Silicone Gastrostomy Tube | Multi-Function Connector | 12–24FR

Tierarzt Medical Grade Silicone Gastrostomy Tube

The Tierarzt Silicone Gastrostomy Tube is a premium, disposable enteral feeding tube engineered for precision, safety, and ease of use in clinical and veterinary ICU settings. Crafted from 100% medical-grade silicone, it offers exceptional softness, transparency, and biocompatibility — making it an ideal choice for gastrostomy procedures in dogs and cats.

Available in sizes 12FR / 14FR / 16FR / 18FR / 20FR / 22FR / 24FR, this tube accommodates a wide range of patient needs. Its ultra-short catheter design allows the balloon to sit flush against the stomach wall, ensuring a secure, low-trauma fit.

Key Features

• 100% Medical Grade Silicone: Soft, clear, and highly biocompatible for safe long-term use.
• Ultra-Short Catheter Design: The balloon conforms closely to the stomach wall, minimising tissue stress while maintaining excellent elasticity and flexibility.
• Multi-Function Connector: Compatible with a wide variety of connecting tubes, allowing convenient administration of nutrient solutions, liquid diets, and medications — streamlining clinical treatment.
• Full-Length Radio-Opaque Line: Integrated X-ray imaging stripe enables rapid, accurate verification of correct tube placement without guesswork.
• Disposable & Sterile: Single-use design eliminates cross-contamination risk in ICU environments.
• CE & ISO Certified: Meets rigorous international safety and quality standards.

Specifications

Why Choose This Gastrostomy Tube?

Whether you're managing nutritional support for a post-operative patient or facilitating long-term enteral feeding in an ICU environment, this tube delivers the reliability and versatility your clinical team needs. The multi-function connector saves time, while the radio-opaque line provides peace of mind during placement verification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What sizes does the Tierarzt Silicone Gastrostomy Tube come in?

A: The tube is available in seven French sizes: 12FR, 14FR, 16FR, 18FR, 20FR, 22FR, and 24FR, allowing veterinary professionals to select the appropriate size for each individual patient.

Q: Is the gastrostomy tube compatible with standard enteral feeding connectors?

A: Yes. The multi-function connector design is compatible with a wide variety of standard connecting tubes, enabling straightforward administration of nutrient solutions, liquid diets, and medications in clinical settings.

Q: How does the radio-opaque line help during placement?

A: The full-length radio-opaque stripe runs the entire length of the tube, making it clearly visible under X-ray imaging. This allows clinicians to quickly and accurately confirm that the tube is correctly positioned without additional procedures.

Q: Is this gastrostomy tube reusable?

A: No. This is a single-use, disposable tube designed for one-time sterile application. Disposable use helps maintain hygiene standards and reduces the risk of cross-contamination in ICU or surgical environments.

Production & Packaging Notice

To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.