Nasogastric tube fixator

Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population age
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
EMDN related code(s)
G02020101
NASOGASTRIC TUBES
GMDN related code(s)
36053
Nasogastric tube holder, noninvasive (A small, noninvasive device intended to be used to secure a nasogastric tube to prevent displacement or removal of the tube from the patient. It is typically designed as an adhesive plaster with wings that are attached to the face (e.g., across the bridge of the nose, on the cheeks). It may have a lock-ring or non-adhesive tabs that is/are attached to the nasogastric tube (placed through a nostril and via the oesophagus) to hold it safely and comfortably in place. The lock-ring or tabs can be removed without scissors for easy removal of the tube. This is a single-use device.)