Adapter for a PEG probe
AssigneeFresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
InventorsBarbara Kessler, Markus Schumacher, Barbara Breuer-Thal, Viktor Krütten
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Abstract
An adapter is connected to a probe tube of a PEG probe that is already in place, the probe tube being cut off above the abdominal wall of the patient. The adapter comprises an outer retaining element, which is supported on the abdominal wall, and comprises structure for fastening the proximal end of the PEG probe, and structure for connecting a delivery line to the flow channel. A shut-off element having a rotatable or displaceable closing body is provided for closing the PEG probe. The adapter is characterized by its universal use, simple handleability and small overall height.
Claims14
A PEG probe adapter assembly comprising:
- a PEG probe having an inner retaining member located at a distal end adaptable on an inner wall of a stomach and having an open proximal end, and an adapter having:
- a flow channel, an outer retaining member adaptable on an abdominal wall of the stomach, means for securing the proximal end of the PEG probe on the outer retaining member, means for closing the flow channel, and means for connection of a delivery tube to the flow channel, wherein the means for closing the flow channel is a shut-off member which can be closed with a rotatable or displaceable closure body, and wherein the means for securing the PEG probe has a first sleeve-shaped clamp part, which is integral with the outer retaining member , and a second sleeve-shaped clamp part, said first and second clamp parts being screwed together so as to clamp the PEG probe.
A PEG probe adapter assembly comprising a probe having an inner retaining member located at a distal end adaptable on an inner wall of a stomach and having an open proximal end, and an adapter having:
- a flow channel, an outer retaining member adaptable on the abdominal wall, means for securing the proximal end of the PEG probe on the outer retaining member, means for closing the flow channel, and means for connection of a delivery tube to the flow channel, wherein the means for closing the flow channel is a shut-off member which can be closed with a rotatable or displaceable closure body, and wherein the outer retaining member has an opening, for passage of the PEG probe, and a recess, and wherein the means for securing the proximal end of the PEG probe, the shut-off member, and the means for connection of the delivery tube form one unit insertable into the recess.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.