Kangaroo™
Kangaroo™ Gastrostomy Feeding Tube with Y-Port, 18 Fr, Silicone, 20 mL Balloon
The Kangaroo™ Gastrostomy Feeding Tube features an 18 Fr medical-grade silicone tube, replaceable Y-port and 20 mL gastric-retention balloon. Its safe enteral connection, graduated shaft and rounded retention components support enteral feeding through an established gastrostomy site. Available individually or in a case of five.
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Kangaroo™ Gastrostomy Feeding Tube with Y-Port, 18 Fr, Silicone, 20 mL Balloon is designed for enteral nutrition, hydration and medication delivery through an established gastrostomy site. Its durable silicone construction provides flexibility for ongoing enteral-feeding support.
The tube includes a replaceable Y-port, graduated shaft, rounded external skin-retention disc and 20 mL gastric balloon for internal retention. Its safe enteral connection is incompatible with luer-lock and intravenous connections, helping reduce the risk of accidental misconnections.
Key Features
| Enteral Connection | Tube Construction | Retention Design |
|---|---|---|
| Y-port for feeding and access | Medical-grade silicone | 20 mL gastric balloon |
| Safe enteral connection | 18 Fr tube size | Rounded external skin disc |
| Incompatible with luer-lock and IV connections | Graduated shaft | Rounded flush distal tip |
| Replaceable Y-port | DEHP-free construction | Open distal end |
Specifications
| Attribute | Details | Attribute | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kangaroo™ | Manufacturer | Cardinal Health |
| MPN | 8884720189E | Product Type | Gastrostomy Feeding Tube |
| Application | Enteral Feeding | Tube Size | 18 Fr |
| Outer Diameter | Approximately 6.0 mm | Material | Silicone |
| Port Configuration | Y-Port | Connection Type | Safe Enteral / ENFit |
| Balloon Volume | 20 mL | Internal Retention | Gastric Balloon |
| External Retention | Rounded Skin Disc | Shaft | Graduated |
| Distal Tip | Rounded Flush Tip | Distal Opening | Open End |
| DEHP Status | DEHP-Free | Latex Status | Not Made with Natural Rubber Latex |
| Sterility | Sterile | HCPCS | B4087 |
| BAA Compliant | No | TAA Compliant | No |
| UNSPSC | 42231609 | Country of Origin | Not Verified |
| Packaging | EA/1; CS/5EA | Minimum Selling Units | EA and CS |
Warnings
| Placement and Use | Connection Safety | Inspection and Handling |
|---|---|---|
| Intended for use under the direction of a qualified healthcare professional | Use only with compatible enteral-feeding connections | Do not use if the sterile package is open, damaged or compromised |
| Confirm appropriate tube size and balloon volume before placement | Do not connect to intravenous or luer-lock systems | Verify expiration dating and package integrity before use |
| Confirm proper tube placement according to applicable clinical protocols | Do not force incompatible syringes, sets or connectors into the Y-port | Inspect the tube, balloon and Y-port routinely for damage or leakage |
| Inflate and maintain the retention balloon according to the instructions for use | Keep feeding and medication ports securely closed when not in use | Replace the tube or Y-port according to clinical instructions and facility policy |
