Some of our families will get this type of G tube during endoscopy by a pediatric Gastroenterologist or a surgeon. As of this post, there are several brands so pay attention to your unit or post photos to get better help.
Generally speaking all systems have (see attached photo for reference)
- Internal bolster (doesn't need replacement, holds tube inside the stomach)
- External holder a variation of crossbar or clamp. This one may need replacement and in some models can be removed entirely
- Clamp this one can be replaced but you have to likely remove Y-adaptor
- Y- Adaptor. This is the part that is most commonly changed out when doing a repair. This can be bought from several places, make sure it fits the right french (12 for most of our kiddos).
As of this post brands that make PEGs include
A commonly used in Southern California is Avanos corflo device (photo below)
Avanos Medical - CORFLO Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Feeding Tube Kits, 12FR
CORFLO PEG: a: internal retention bumper; b: external fixation device; c: polyurethane tubing; d: fast release clamp; e: ENFit feeding connector
This link should take you to PEG accessories for Avanos brand
avanosmedicaldevices.com
Generally speaking all systems have (see attached photo for reference)
- Internal bolster (doesn't need replacement, holds tube inside the stomach)
- External holder a variation of crossbar or clamp. This one may need replacement and in some models can be removed entirely
- Clamp this one can be replaced but you have to likely remove Y-adaptor
- Y- Adaptor. This is the part that is most commonly changed out when doing a repair. This can be bought from several places, make sure it fits the right french (12 for most of our kiddos).
As of this post brands that make PEGs include
- Boston Scientific
- Cook Medical
- Medtronic (formerly Covidien)
- Fresenius Kabi
- Bard (now part of BD)
- Avanos Medical (formerly Halyard Health)
- Vygon
A commonly used in Southern California is Avanos corflo device (photo below)
Avanos Medical - CORFLO Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Feeding Tube Kits, 12FR
CORFLO PEG: a: internal retention bumper; b: external fixation device; c: polyurethane tubing; d: fast release clamp; e: ENFit feeding connector
This link should take you to PEG accessories for Avanos brand Enteral Feeding | Avanos Medical Devices
avanosmedicaldevices.com
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