Oesophageal varices haemostatic tube

An oesophageal varices haemostatic tube is a flexible, hollow tube with one or more inflatable balloons and aspiration ports designed to be inserted through the nose or mouth into the oesophagus and stomach. It is used to apply pressure to bleeding oesophageal varices to control haemorrhage in emergency situations, particularly in patients with portal hypertension.

This device is intended for single-use only and is inserted non-surgically, typically at the bedside. It functions by mechanical tamponade of variceal bleeding and may allow for gastric aspiration to reduce the risk of aspiration. Regulation of such devices focuses on their single-use nature and critical function in life-threatening bleeding scenarios.