Universal percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube

Abstract

A universal percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube that may be used with either the push or the pull insertion method. A loop extends from the tube. A void is formed in the tube at or near the proximal end of the tube. The void communicates with the internal void that acts as a conduit for material that is transported by the tube. The tube of the invention provides the option of changing technique from push method to pull method, or from pull method to push method. The device provides a mechanism at the tip or at mid catheter, thereby allowing for change over of method.

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       6 . A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube comprising:
 an elongated tube, said elongated tube having an elongated lumen therein and having opening formed therein at a proximal end of said elongated tube that communicates with said elongated lumen and with an exterior of said elongated tube, and   a pull adapter that is formed to mount to a proximal end of said elongated tube, said pull adapter having a loop that extends from a proximal end of said pull adapter, and having a lumen therein that communicates with said elongated lumen of said elongated tube,   wherein said lumen of said pull adapter and said elongated lumen of said elongated tube are formed to traverse a guide wire.   
   
   
       7 . A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube as described in  claim 6 , further comprising a push adapter that is formed to mount to a proximal end of said elongated tube, said having a lumen therein that communicates with said elongated lumen of said tube, wherein said lumen of said push adapter and said elongated lumen of said elongated tube are formed to traverse a guide wire. 
   
   
       8 . A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube as described in  claim 6 , wherein said pull adapter mounts to said elongated tube by a male-female mounting. 
   
   
       9 . A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube as described in  claim 6 , wherein said pull adapter mounts to said elongated tube by threaded engagement between said elongated tube and said pull adapter. 
   
   
       10 . A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube as described in  claim 6 , wherein said push adapter is tapered toward said proximal end. 
   
   
       11 . A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube as described in  claim 6 , wherein said guide wire extends through said loop. 
   
   
       12 . A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube comprising:
 an elongated tube, said elongated tube having an elongated lumen therein and having opening formed therein at a proximal end of said elongated tube that communicates with said elongated lumen and with an exterior of said elongated tube, and   a pull adapter comprising a loop, said pull adapter formed to mount to said proximal end of said elongated tube.   
   
   
       13 . A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube as described in  claim 12 , wherein said pull adapter engages said opening formed in said proximal end of said elongated tube.