Silicone elastomer material for use with enteric feeding device

Details Silicone elastomer material for use with enteric feeding device Silicone elastomer material for use with enteric feeding device

2005-08-02

2005-08-02

Le, Long V. (Department: 1641)

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S096010

Reexamination Certificate

active

06923786

ABSTRACT:
An improved gastrostomy feeding device with improved resistance to acidic and enzymatic degradation is disclosed. The device comprises an elongated feeding tube insertable through a patient's abdominal wall and an anchoring device mounted on the feeding tube, preferably near the first end, to retain said feeding tube within the stomach. The anchoring device is comprised of at least one internal retaining member fabricated from a trifluoropropyl or phenyl modified dimethylpolysiloxane elastomer having improved resistance to acids and enzymes.

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