US 2024/0358600 A1 · A Gastrojejunostomy Tube Enabling Bedside Exchange Without Radiation, Sedation, or Procedure Room Time

Abstract

A sleeved gastrojejunostomy (GJ) tube, according to the present invention, includes an inner cannula or feeding cannula that is housed in a sleeve. This arrangement allows the inner cannula to be replaced easily at the bedside by non-specialists. Traditional methods to insert the sleeved GJ tube are utilized, but in the event of feeding cannula damage or clogs, the inner cannula can be easily removed and a new one can be placed, without the need for fluoroscopy or anesthesia. The use of sleeved GJ tubes will expedite patient care, reduce complications, and decrease healthcare costs. The present invention aims to solve the common issue of a clogged GJ Tube. Clogged GJ tubes lead to emergency room visits, hospital admission, and interventional procedures. The present invention would enable exchanges of a clogged feeding cannula by providers or parents without radiation, sedation, or room time.

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Dependent claims

A sleeved gastrojejunostomy (GJ) tube device comprising:

an outer sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein an outer wall of the outer sheath defines an inner lumen that extends from the proximal end of the outer sheath to the distal end of the outer sheath;
an inner cannula having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein an outer wall of the inner cannula defines an inner lumen that extends from the proximal end of the inner cannula to the distal end of the inner cannula, wherein the inner cannula is removably disposed within the inner lumen of the outer sheath;
a hub disposed at a proximal end of the device, wherein the hub comprises ports to provide access to the gastric and jejunal spaces.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

A Gastrojejunostomy Tube Enabling Bedside Exchange Without Radiation, Sedation, or Procedure Room Time

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A Gastrojejunostomy Tube Enabling Bedside Exchange Without Radiation, Sedation, or Procedure Room Time

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