Gastrointestinal feeding tubes with enhanced skin surface bumpers
US10588827B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J2200/70
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Gastric and intestinal feeding tube devices and methods can be enhanced to provide better patient outcomes. For example, this document provides gastric and intestinal feeding tube devices that include an external bumper with pressure sensors and pressure indicators that facilitate usage of the feeding tube devices within an appropriate range of skin surface pressure. This document also provides external bumpers with deflectable elements that facilitate the application of a controlled amount of force between the external bumpers and the skin surface.
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