Catheters & DrainageClinical Overview
Infant Feeding Tube + Sterile (Size-5 Fg + length 50 cm) is a sterile, non-toxic soft medical-grade PVC pediatric enteral tube with graduated centimeter markings, a closed rounded atraumatic tip, two lateral eyes, and a color-coded luer-lock female connector on the PMBI Formulary. Engineered for fragile neonatal and infant anatomy to minimize mucosal trauma during insertion. Indicated for enteral feeding, gastric decompression, and medication delivery in neonates, preterm infants, and pediatric patients.
Medical Device / Consumable: This product is an official PMBI surgical consumable, diagnostic, or medical device. It does not contain chemical active pharmaceutical substances.
Verified Clinical References
Usage Guidelines
For pediatric clinical and neonatal intensive care use. Measure depth from bridge of nose to earlobe to midway between xiphoid and umbilicus. Lubricate tip with sterile water or breast milk. Gently insert through nose or mouth. Verify gastric placement by aspirating stomach contents and checking acidic pH on litmus paper before every feed. Secure to cheek with skin-friendly tape.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Minor nasal irritation, sneezing. Rare: Bradycardia (vagal reflex during insertion) and accidental bronchial placement.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Single-use sterile disposable tube. Verify gastric placement before EVERY feeding. Change feeding tube regularly according to hospital protocol.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Device Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or surgical protocol guidance. Medical devices, sterile surgical consumables, and diagnostic equipment must be handled in accordance with manufacturer instructions, asepsis protocols, and applicable CDSCO Medical Device Rules (2017). Single-use disposable items must never be re-sterilized or reused.