Kangaroo™ Weighted Feeding Tube
Weighted Polyurethane Feeding Tube for Enteral Nutrition
The Kangaroo™ Weighted Feeding Tube from Cardinal Health is a range of weighted polyurethane feeding tubes designed for nasogastric, nasoduodenal and nasojejunal feeding.
The feeding tube combines a thermo-sensitive polyurethane construction, weighted rounded tip, radiopaque material, depth markings and medication Y-port to support convenient enteral feeding and tube placement.
Multiple French sizes, tube lengths and weighted tip configurations are available to meet different enteral feeding requirements.
Key Features
- Thermo-Sensitive Polyurethane: Becomes softer inside the body to help enhance patient comfort
- Biocompatible Material: Designed using polyurethane suitable for enteral feeding applications
- Optimised Internal Diameter: Polyurethane construction allows a larger internal diameter to support flow and reduce the risk of obstruction
- Weighted Tip: Helps support placement and reduce the risk of tube displacement
- Smooth Rounded Tip: Designed to enhance patient comfort during insertion
- Flow-Through Stylet: Selected models include a stylet designed to assist insertion
- Lubricous Inner Coating: The flow-through stylet facilitates activation of the lubricous coating on the inner surface of the tube
- Medication Y-Port: Allows medication administration without disconnecting the pump giving set
- Syringe Compatibility: Medication Y-port is compatible with oral and catheter-tip syringes
- Radiopaque Material: Supports monitoring of tube position
- Depth Markings: Easy-to-read external markings help monitor tube placement depth
- Multiple Sizes and Lengths: Available in 8 Fr/Ch, 10 Fr/Ch and 12 Fr/Ch configurations
Designed for Enteral Feeding
The Kangaroo™ Weighted Feeding Tube is designed for different enteral feeding routes, including:
- Nasogastric feeding
- Nasoduodenal feeding
- Nasojejunal feeding
The range provides different tube lengths and French sizes to support varying clinical feeding requirements.
Thermo-Sensitive Polyurethane Material
The Kangaroo™ Weighted Feeding Tube is manufactured from thermo-sensitive, biocompatible polyurethane.
The material becomes softer when inside the body, helping enhance patient comfort during use.
The polyurethane construction also facilitates a larger internal tube diameter, which helps optimise flow rates and reduce the risk of obstruction.
Weighted Rounded Tip
The feeding tube incorporates a smooth, rounded distal tip designed to enhance patient comfort during insertion.
The weighted tip assists with tube placement and is designed to help reduce the risk of tube displacement after positioning.
Flow-Through Stylet
Selected Kangaroo™ Weighted Feeding Tube configurations include a flow-through stylet.
The stylet is designed to assist the insertion procedure and also facilitates activation of the lubricous coating on the inner surface of the feeding tube.
Stylet availability varies according to the specific product code and tube configuration.
Medication Y-Port
The Kangaroo™ Weighted Feeding Tube incorporates a dedicated medication Y-port.
The Y-port is compatible with oral and catheter-tip syringes, allowing medication to be administered without requiring the pump giving set to be disconnected.
This can help simplify medication administration during ongoing enteral feeding according to the patient’s prescribed treatment plan.
Radiopaque Material and Depth Markings
The feeding tube is manufactured using radiopaque material and incorporates easy-to-read depth markings.
These features are designed to assist healthcare professionals in monitoring tube placement and insertion depth.
Available Sizes and Ordering Information
| Code | Description | Weight | Stylet | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8884720825 | 8 Fr/Ch, Length 90 cm | 3 gm | No | 10 |
| 8884720855 | 8 Fr/Ch, Length 140 cm | 5 gm | Yes | 10 |
| 8884720858 | 8 Fr/Ch, Length 140 cm | 3 gm | No | 10 |
| 8884721055 | 10 Fr/Ch, Length 140 cm | 5 gm | Yes | 10 |
| 8884721088 | 10 Fr/Ch, Length 109 cm | 5 gm | Yes | 10 |
| 8884721252 | 12 Fr/Ch, Length 109 cm | 5 gm | No | 10 |
| 8884721255 | 12 Fr/Ch, Length 140 cm | 5 gm | No | 10 |
Product Information
- Product: Weighted Feeding Tube
- Product Name: Kangaroo™ Weighted Feeding Tube
- Brand: Kangaroo™ / Cardinal Health
- Material: Thermo-sensitive polyurethane
- Feeding Routes: Nasogastric, nasoduodenal and nasojejunal
- Available Sizes: 8 Fr/Ch, 10 Fr/Ch and 12 Fr/Ch
- Available Lengths: 90 cm, 109 cm and 140 cm depending on model
- Weighted Tip: 3 gm or 5 gm depending on configuration
- Stylet: Available on selected models
- Medication Port: Y-port compatible with oral and catheter-tip syringes
- Placement Features: Radiopaque material and external depth markings
- Pack Size: 10