Silicone nasogastric tube SMD 601

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Overview
The Steri-Lene SMD 601 E nasogastric (Ryle's) tube is designed for enteral feeding and aspiration of gastric or intestinal secretions. The silicone elastomer coating and placement aids reduce tissue irritation and improve positioning reliability for clinical use.

Key Features:

• Minimized tissue damage: Low coefficient of friction to reduce risk of mucosal injury during insertion and removal.
• Silicone elastomer coating: Inert, phthalate-free medical-grade coating to avoid PVC-related risks.
• Coned distal end with steel ball: Aids atraumatic and accurate advancement.
• Efficient drainage: Four lateral eyes positioned for effective aspiration and drainage.
• Placement aids: Markings at 50, 60 and 70 cm and a radio-opaque line for imaging verification.
• Proximal funnel connector: Universal design compatible with standard feeding and drainage systems.
• Optional variants: SMD 601 L with Luer mount; uncoated SMD 601 variant available.

Product Specifications:

• Effective length: 102 cm
• Total length: 105 cm
• Sizes available: 6 FG to 24 FG (color-coded for quick identification)

Benefits:

• Longer indwell time: Reduced frequency of replacements and associated procedural burden.
• Trauma-free removal: Smoother withdrawal due to low-friction coating.
• Phthalate-free construction: Medical-grade materials for patient safety.

Applications:

• Nutritional feeding: Enteral nutrition for patients unable to swallow.
• Aspiration: Diagnostic or therapeutic removal of gastric or intestinal contents.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

• What is a nasogastric tube used for? Primarily for enteral feeding and for aspirating stomach or intestinal contents.
• What differentiates the Steri-Lene Ryle's Tube? Silicone elastomer coating for reduced friction, clear placement markings, coned distal end with steel ball, four lateral drain eyes, and extended indwell capability.

Packaging

• Sterile, individually packed in peelable pouch and blister pack.
• Box of 50; Master carton of 500 (6 to 16 FG).
• Box of 50; Master carton of 600 (18 to 24 FG).
• Gross weight example: 14.5 kg (packaging dimensions vary by FG range).

Sizes / Color Coding

• FG sizes and color codes: 6 FG – Green; 8 FG – Blue; 10 FG – Black; 12 FG – White; 14 FG – Green; 16 FG – Orange; 18 FG – Red; 20 FG – Yellow; 22 FG – Violet; 24 FG – Blue.

Characteristics / Technical specifications

• Model: SMD 601 E (also available: SMD 601 L with Luer mount; uncoated SMD 601).
• Effective length: 102 cm.
• Total length: 105 cm.
• Sizes: 6 FG to 24 FG (color-coded as listed above).
• Drainage: Four lateral eyes.
• Distal end: Coned distal end with steel ball.
• Placement aids: Markings at 50, 60 and 70 cm; radio-opaque line for imaging verification.
• Connector: Proximal universal funnel connector for feeding/drainage systems.
• Coating: Silicone elastomer coating; uncoated option available.
• Material safety: Phthalate-free, medical-grade construction.