Corflo Ultra Lite Nasogastric Feeding Tube is engineered to minimize the risk of misconnections during enteral therapy. It features a translucent connector housing that enables clear visual confirmation of secure attachment to administration sets and supports visibility during cleaning before, during, and after use. This advanced design promotes safe and reliable feeding tube placement for a wide range of clinical care needs.

Features

• Material: Polyurethane
• Non-weighted tube design
• Latex-Free material composition
• Radiopaque for verification via imaging
• CM length markings for accurate placement
• Anti-clog bolus tip to help reduce blockage
• Suitable for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients

Indications for Use

The Avanos Corflo Feeding Tube is designed for individuals who require intermittent or continuous tube feedings through the nasogastric or nasoenteric route.

Device Lifetime

The device has been validated for use up to 30 days.

Tube Maintenance

• Follow your institution/facility/hospital protocol or clinician’s order.
• It is recommended that the tube be irrigated every 4 hours with up to 20 ml of water (up to 10 ml for infants or children) before and after medication administration or when feeding formula is interrupted. Warning: Vigorous syringe force should not be used to irrigate, administer liquids, or unblock the tube.
• The feeding tube should be monitored, regularly assessed, and replaced when clinically indicated based on functionality and patient condition.

Complications

Infrequently occurring factors as a result of use or misuse of any feeding tube may include:

• Pneumothorax, GI perforation, Aspiration, Airway obstruction, Tissue irritation or necrosis, Allergic reaction, Contamination, Delay in diagnosis, Delay or misdose of medication or nutrition, and related complications or the need for additional medical procedures.

MRI Safety Information

Non-clinical testing demonstrated that the weighted CORFLO Enteral Feeding Tubes are MR Conditional. A patient with this device can be scanned safely immediately after placement under the following conditions:

• Static magnetic field of 3-Tesla or less
• Spatial gradient magnetic field of 720-Gauss/cm or less
• MR system reported a whole body averaged SAR of 3.0-W/kg (i.e., associated with a calorimetry measured value of 2.8- W/kg)

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Warnings

• The patient should not lean forward, nor should the head and neck be extended.
• Pre-measurement of tubing length is essential. Do not insert excess. Occlusion may result from kinking of the tube.
• Coughing may indicate passage of the tube into the trachea. If tracheal passage is suspected, remove the tube. Absence of coughing does not confirm tube placement in the stomach. If resistance is encountered, immediately remove the tube. Notify clinician. Care should be taken if any type of endotracheal device is in place, as it may guide the feeding tube into the trachea. Misplacement of the feeding tube into the trachea or lungs may result in serious injury.
• Tube position in the stomach must be confirmed before flushing and use.
• Never reinsert the stylet when the tube is in the patient.
• Vigorous syringe force should not be used to irrigate, administer liquids, or unblock the tube.