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Corflo® PEG Kit
(Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy)
The Corflo® PEG Tube is the only polyurethane traction removable PEG on the market. It has a proven lifetime of at least 6 months in short-term usage and an expected functionality of up to 18 months for long-term use.6,7 It provides simple traction removability.
- Polyurethane composition for high
- strength
- durability - more resistant to deterioration than Silicone PEGs6
- patient comfort
- protection from Candida infection7
- Available in 3Fr sizes; 12, 16 and 20
- Proven track record with over 15 years use in the UK and ROI
- Universal dual-port facilities
for
- ease of use
- simple maintenance or replacement with Repair Kit
- simple co-administration of medicines and flushing
- facilitating good infection control practice
- External fixator minimises risk of displacement and holds tube at a right-angle for patient comfort
- Jejunostomy extension available
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References:
6. Sartori S, et al. Longevity of silicone and polyurethane catheters in long-term enteral feeding via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2003; 17: 853-856
7. Iber FL, Livak A, Patel M. Importance of fungus colonization in failure of silicone rubber percutaneous gastrostomy tubes (PEGs). Digestive Diseases and Sciences 1996; 41 (1): 226-231
6. Sartori S, et al. Longevity of silicone and polyurethane catheters in long-term enteral feeding via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2003; 17: 853-856
7. Iber FL, Livak A, Patel M. Importance of fungus colonization in failure of silicone rubber percutaneous gastrostomy tubes (PEGs). Digestive Diseases and Sciences 1996; 41 (1): 226-231