Enteral feeding/decompression tube clearing stem

This category includes non-sterile, single-use devices designed to mechanically clear blockages in enteral feeding or decompression tubes such as nasogastric, nasoenteral, gastrostomy, or jejunostomy tubes. The device works by using a stem (like a wire or rod) inside a sheath that moves back and forth to dislodge clogs, helping maintain tube patency for continued feeding or gastric decompression.

These devices are intended for one-time use only and are not medicated or sterile. They rely on mechanical action, often facilitated by a magnetic coupling to an external actuator, and are sized to match the diameter of the tube being cleared. Regulatory treatment varies by jurisdiction, but they are generally classified based on their mechanical function and single-use nature without drug incorporation.