340 devices · GMDN 38561
Nasogastric/orogastric tubes are flexible, hollow tubes inserted through the nose or mouth to access the stomach for feeding, drainage, or medication delivery. They help manage nutrition in patients who cannot eat orally, relieve stomach pressure, or assist in diagnostic procedures like gastric fluid analysis.
These devices are typically single-use and regulated as medical devices, with specifications like material (plastic/rubber), length, and features (e.g., radiopacity) influencing classification. They are widely available in hospitals, clinics, and retail medical supply chains, often requiring professional insertion and monitoring.
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