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Plastic Feeding Tubes

Many researchers have converted to the plastic feeding tube for the increased tubing flexibility which reduces trauma and perforation and for the simplicity of a low cost, disposable device. These tubes feature medical grade materials designed to minimize the risk of interactions with test compounds. The tube is constructed of polypropylene which is the same material used in plastic syringes. The soft, bulb-shaped tip is fabricated from medical grade silicone (though virtually none of the tip is in the fluid path). The soft, bulb-shaped tip is designed to obviate inadvertent tube placement in the trachea and to reduce the risk of trauma and perforation.

Instead of using the solvents and glues used by other plastic feeding tubes, Instech Solomon insert molds the luer and the rubber tip directly to the tube. This method, though more costly, improves the bond strength of these connections and assures more consistent quality.

Benefits of Disposable Plastic Feeding Tubes

Flexibility reduces risk of perforation
Soft rubber tip minimizes trauma
No labor-intensive cleaning and sterilizing
Reduced risk of residual compound
Reduced risk of cross-contamination

These feeding tubes are available in a variety of diameters and lengths to allow for use in a most small subjects.

Click here view the Feeding Tubes PDF information sheet.

Ordering Information

Model	Name	Qty
FTP-18-30	Plastic feeding tubes, 18ga x 30mm, sterile	box of 250
FTP-18-38	Plastic feeding tubes, 18ga x 38mm, sterile	box of 250
FTP-18-50	Plastic feeding tubes, 18ga x 50mm, sterile	box of 250
FTP-18-75	Plastic feeding tubes, 18ga x 75mm, sterile	box of 250
FTP-15-78	Plastic feeding tubes, 15ga x 78m, sterile	box of 250
FTP-15-100	Plastic feeding tubes, 15ga x 100mm, sterile	box of 250