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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 02, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 08, 2000
Cameron G. Rouns, South Jordan, UT (US);
Don J. Mcmichael, South Jordan, UT (US);
Michael A. Kenowski, Pocatello, ID (US);
Cameron G. Rouns, South Jordan, UT (US);
Don J. McMichael, South Jordan, UT (US);
Michael A. Kenowski, Pocatello, ID (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
An improved gastrostomy feeding device with improved resistance to acidic and enzymatic degradation is disclosed. The device comprises an elongated feeding tube insertable through a patient's abdominal wall and an anchoring device mounted on the feeding tube, preferably near the first end, to retain said feeding tube within the stomach. The anchoring device is comprised of at least one internal retaining member fabricated from a trifluoropropyl or phenyl modified dimethylpolysiloxane elastomer having improved resistance to acids and enzymes.