Ryles Nasogastric Feeding Tube 14Fr

Description

1. Product Overview

The Ryles Nasogastric Feeding Tube 14Fr is a sterile, single-use medical device engineered for enteral feeding, gastric decompression, and lavage in acute care, long-term care, and surgical settings. Its primary industrial use lies in hospital and clinical nutrition management where reliable, kink-resistant gastric access is critical. The key value proposition is a balance of patient-safe materials, standardized 14Fr sizing for adult populations, and radiopaque visibility for placement verification—strategically important for reducing aspiration risks and improving enteral therapy outcomes in global healthcare systems.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Material composition: Medical-grade polyurethane (PU) or PVC (specify upon order); DEHP-free, latex-free, non-pyrogenic

• Purity / grade: ISO 10993 biocompatibility certified; USP Class VI

• Physical characteristics:

  • Length: 120 cm (standard)

  • Color: Transparent with radiopaque blue or black line marker

  • Diameter: 14Fr (4.7 mm OD)

  • Tip configuration: Single distal end hole + two lateral eyes

  • Connector type: Universal funnel (ENFit optional on request)

• Packaging options: Individual peel-pack, sterile; bulk case of 50 units, 200 units per master carton

• Shelf life: 5 years (PU); 3 years (PVC) when stored below 40°C, away from direct sunlight

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare distributors, surgical centers, emergency medical services (EMS)

• Operational use cases:

  • Enteral feeding for patients unable to swallow (stroke, dementia, post-surgical)

  • Gastric decompression for intestinal obstruction or ileus

  • Lavage for drug overdose or gastrointestinal bleeding management

• Performance advantage over alternatives:

  • Compared to standard Levin tubes: Stiffer yet flexible shaft reduces coiling in the pharynx

  • Vs. weighted feeding tubes: Lower cost with equivalent flow rate (≥ 30 mL/min water at 1m head pressure)

  • Durability: 14Fr wall thickness minimizes lumen collapse during low-volume suction

• Cost advantage: Up to 35% lower total procurement cost than premium brands without sacrificing ISO compliance

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Lot-to-lot CTQ (critical-to-quality) parameters monitored via SPC; ≤ 0.15% dimensional variation

• Supply reliability: Multi-warehouse network (Asia, EU, NA) with 98% on-time-in-full (OTIF) rate

• Logistics capability: Ambient temperature shipment; vacuum-sealed secondary packaging for moisture barrier

• Price competitiveness: Tiered pricing for GPOs, IDNs, and ministry tenders – benchmarked 8–12% below market average for same spec

• Sustainability: Transitioning to recyclable sterile barrier packaging (by Q4 2026); PVC-free option available

• Technical support: Full IFU, placement verification guide, and regulatory documentation (CE MDR, FDA Class II 510(k) eligible, UKCA) provided in 6 languages

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): Bulk 20MT (approx. 1.2 million units based on 16g average unit weight)

• Loading capacity per 20FT container: 20MT (1 x 20’ dry container, palletized with 48” x 40” footprint)

• Lead time: 45 days for MOQ, 25 days for stock orders (subject to location)

• Incoterms supported: FOB (Shanghai/Hamburg), CIF, DDP for strategic accounts