Covidien 8888266122 Dual Lumen Stomach Tube, 14Fr. Anti-Reflux Valve CS/50

Covidien 8888266122 Dual Lumen Stomach Tube, 14Fr. Anti-Reflux Valve CS/50

A sterile, tube-like device that has a double lumen which is designed to establish a channel for the removal of fluids from a cavity by allowing air to enter the cavity through the smaller lumen which displaces fluid into the larger lumen. This is a single-use device.

• Model: 8888266122
• 14Fr. x 48in.

The Covidien 8888266122 Salem Sump Dual Lumen Tube with Anti‑Reflux Valve is a nasogastric (NG) tube designed for safe gastric suctioning, decompression, irrigation, and medication administration, with the added benefit of an anti-reflux mechanism. Its dual-lumen (sump) design includes a primary lumen for suction drainage of gastric content and a secondary vent lumen that equalizes pressure, preventing the suction lumen’s openings from adhering to the stomach lining under negative pressure. The integrated anti-reflux valve helps block backflow of gastric fluid into the vent lumen when suction is not active, reducing accidental leakage or exposure to potentially infectious material.

Clinically, the tube is inserted nasally (or orally, depending on circumstances) down the esophagus into the stomach. Once positioned, it connects to suction or drainage systems to remove gastric secretions, decompress the stomach (e.g. in cases of ileus, obstruction, or postoperative monitoring), or to lavage the stomach (flush). The anti-reflux valve is especially useful in situations where intermittent suction is used, or when the patient is moved, because it helps maintain a closed system during non‑suction periods, thereby reducing spills from the vent lumen. The design also accommodates irrigation or flushing through the vent lumen to maintain patency, and the vent funnel end may serve to cap or seal the connector when needed.

From an operational standpoint, the 14 Fr size is a moderate adult NG tube caliber—large enough for effective drainage yet not excessively large to cause undue discomfort. The radiopaque sentinel line aids verification of correct placement via imaging (e.g. chest/abdominal X-ray). The funnel connector and removable 5‑in‑1 adapter streamline connecting to suction circuits or capping when not in use. Because it is a sterile, disposable unit, handling is simplified and cross-contamination risk is minimized. While the product does not publicly list every performance parameter (flow at certain suction levels, irrigation backpressure, etc.), its feature set—dual lumen, anti‑reflux valve, imaging line, irrigation capability—makes it well suited for continuous or intermittent gastric management in inpatient and critical care settings.