Gastronomy Tube Holder
OwnerKevin Boyd Goodwininventor
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Abstract
A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy feeding tube is supported with a lanyard connected to a first connector; wherein the first connector operably supports a PEG tube. The first connector may be attached to one or more additional connectors interposed between the lanyard and the primary connector. One or more of the connectors may be a clamp of the type that is biased to the closed, i.e. grasping configuration, and when manually pinched the clamp is opened. Connectors may include one or more clamps of the type the may be locked in the closed, i.e. clamping, position. Connector may include one or more hooks, loops, or straps.
Claims20
A device for supporting a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy feeding tube (PEG tube) on a patient comprising:
- a lanyard worn about the neck of the patient, the lanyard comprising a loop, with a proximal portion of the loop positioned near the back of the neck of the patient, and a distal portion of the loop worn on or near the chest of the patient;
- and
- a connector attached to the lanyard;
- wherein the connector is configured to engage a portion of the PEG tube or a port attached to the PEG tube.
A device for supporting a PEG tube on a patient comprising:
- a lanyard worn about the neck of the patient, the lanyard comprising a loop, with a proximal portion of the loop positioned near the back of the neck of the patient, and a distal portion of the loop worn on or near the chest of the patient;
- a first connector attached to the lanyard and
- a second connector attached to the first connector, wherein the second connector is configured to grasp a portion of the PEG tube or a port attached to the PEG tube.
A device for supporting a PEG tube on a patient comprising:
- a lanyard worn about the neck of the patient, the lanyard comprising a loop, with a proximal portion of the loop positioned near the back of the neck of the patient, and a distal portion of the loop worn on or near the chest of the patient;
- a first connector attached to the lanyard;
- a second connector attached to the first connector;
- and
- a third connector attached to the second connector, wherein the third connector is configured to grasp a portion of a PEG tube or a port attached to the PEG tube.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.