Method for feeding with a tube

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2005-11-01

2005-11-01

Kennedy, Sharon (Department: 3762)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S910000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06960199

ABSTRACT:
A feeding tube medical apparatus having a catheter head and catheter that allows easy insertion and removal of the catheter within a patient needing enteral feeding. The invention also relates to a method for easy insertion and removal of the catheter. The catheter has a slim profile, a balloon bolster, and a tapered guide tube that promote easy insertion of the catheter down a patient's mouth and into his or her stomach. In addition, the catheter head, containing ports for feeding, medicating, and filling the balloon bolster, is removably connected to the catheter so that it need not be inserted through the patient along with the catheter.

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