Patent ID: 8740928
Filing Date: 2014-06-03
Classification: A61J

Abstract:
1. A gastric tube comprising: an inflatable stopper; a supply cannula extending in the longitudinal direction for introduction into the oesophagus; a lumen extending in the longitudinal direction and superposed on the supply cannula in the region of the inflatable stopper, wherein the lumen is connected to the interior of the inflatable stopper, and wherein the lumen permits a rapid volume equalization between various regions of the inflatable stopper; and a separate molding body extending in the longitudinal direction and mounted on the supply cannula entirely within the inflatable stopper, wherein the separate molding body determines the shape of the lumen and has sufficient rigidity to ensure non-collapsible shifting volume, wherein the separate molding body defines a plurality of wall elements, a least one of the wall elements extending in the longitudinal direction in contact with the supply cannula and disposed in the interior of the inflatable stopper.