Enteral Feeding
Rectal Tube (Flatus Tube) in Soft PVC
Rectal drainage and decompression
The Rectal Tube is made of soft, non-toxic, non-irritant medical-grade PVC, designed for rectal drainage and decompression.
Key takeaways
- Soft, non-irritant PVC rectal tube for rectal drainage and bowel decompression.
- Sizes FR18–FR28 with a 40 cm standard length and a color-coded connector.
- With or without X-ray line; single use, no balloon.
The HOPE Medical rectal tube, also called a flatus tube or rectal catheter, is a soft PVC tube inserted into the rectum to release gas and drain contents. It is made of non-toxic, non-irritant medical-grade PVC with a smooth, flexible body, and a color-coded connector identifies the French size.
Key Features
- Soft, non-toxic, non-irritant PVC
- Flexible tube with a smooth surface
- Sizes FR18 to FR28
- Standard length 40 cm
- Color-coded connector
- With or without X-ray line; single use
Applications
Relief of flatulence and abdominal distension, rectal decompression and drainage in surgical wards, ICU and geriatric care. It is a simple open tube, not a balloon-type fecal management system, and it is often stocked alongside nasogastric tubes as part of a gastrointestinal consumables range.
How to specify when requesting a quote
- Fr size mix and quantity per size
- With or without X-ray line
- Length, if different from the 40 cm standard
- Unit pack, carton and private label
- Destination market and documents
Technical and purchasing information
The Rectal Tube is made of soft, non-toxic, non-irritant medical-grade PVC, designed for rectal drainage and decompression. The final configuration, packaging and supporting documents are confirmed against your order and destination market.
- Material
- Medical-grade PVC
- Features
- Soft, flexible and smooth surface
- Identification
- Color-coded connector for easy size identification
- Options
- With or without X-ray line
- Sizes
- FR18–FR28
- Standard Length
- 40 cm
- Use
- Single use only
Application and configuration
Confirm the intended use, material, size and model before sample approval or production. Product-specific options are recorded in the quotation and specification sheet.
Packaging and cartons
Packaging, artwork and carton requirements can be reviewed for the selected product. Feasibility is confirmed for the exact order rather than assumed across the category.
Quality and documentation
Available quality and export records vary by product and market. Share the destination and required documents so they can be checked before approval.
Buyer questions, answered
Clear answers for preparing a comparable sourcing request for Rectal Tube.
What is a rectal tube used for?
It relieves trapped gas and abdominal distension, decompresses the rectum and drains rectal contents. It is used on clinical instruction in wards, ICU and elderly care.
What sizes do rectal tubes come in?
This rectal tube is listed in FR18 to FR28 with a 40 cm standard length. Send the sizes you need, and ask if you need sizes outside this range.
Is a rectal tube used for bowel decompression?
Yes. Rectal tubes are used to decompress the lower bowel and release gas, for example in postoperative or elderly patients with distension, according to clinical judgment. Longer-term fecal collection uses a separate fecal management system.
Rectal tube, rectal catheter and flatus tube: are they the same?
In most markets these names describe the same simple tube. Some suppliers use 'rectal catheter' for balloon-type devices, so check the description; this item has no balloon.
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