Patent ID: 6019746
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: A61J

Abstract:
A gastrostomy feeding device comprising a bolster portion, a balloon member, and a tubular member extending between said bolster portion and said balloon member, said tubular member and bolster portion cooperating to define an inflation passage and a feeding passage, said inflation and feeding passages extending through said tubular member generally parallel one another and to a longitudinal axis of said tubular member, said bolster portion comprising an anti-reflux valve, an inflation valve housing, a receptacle, and a feeding port, said inflation valve housing receiving an inflation valve and being in fluid communication with said balloon member via said inflation lumen, said receptacle receiving a locking cap member, said cap member being disposed relatively between said feeding port and said anti-reflux valve, wherein said inflation lumen curves as it extends through said bolster portion from said tubular member toward said inflation valve housing to maintain a generally constant thickness of material between said inflation lumen and said receptacle to reduce distortion of the inflation passage by forces applied to the cap member, and wherein said bolster portion further includes a closure member, said closure member having a first end secured to the bolster portion and a second end including a plug which is received within the cap member.