Percutaneous gastrostomy kit

Claim 2

A gastrostomy kit, comprising: a mushroom catheter of a unitary construction having a closed proximal end and a transverse bore at said proximal end; a washer for placement on the catheter at the distal end adjacent the mushroom head; a length of approximately five feet of No. 2 suture thread; and a Medicut catheter of about 16 gauge.

Claim 3

The gastrostomy kit of claim 1 wherein the items recited in claim 1 are sterilized and disposed in a sealed container.

Claim 4

The gastrostomy kit of claim 2 including a second washer.

Claim 5

The gastrostomy kit of claim 3 wherein said suture thread is nylon.

Claim 6

The gastrostomy kit of claim 3 wherein said suture thread is silk.

Claim 7

A percutaneous gastrostomy kit comprising: a sealable container; a mushroom catheter of a unitary construction having an enlarged elastic disc adjacent the head and a tapered closed proximate end with a suture receiving transverse bore therethrough; an elongated quantity of about five feet of No. 2 suture thread; and a Medicut catheter of about 16 gauge.

Claim 8

A percutaneous gastrostomy kit comprising: a sealable container; a mushroom catheter of a unitary construction having an enlarged elastic disc adjacent the head and a tapered closed proximate end with a suture receiving transverse bore therethrough; an elongated quantity of about five feet of No. 2 suture thread; and a Medicut catheter of about 16 gauge.

Claim 9

A gastrostomy kit of claim 6 including a suture receiving groove across said proximal end connecting the ends of said transverse bore.

Claim 10

The gastrostomy kit of claim 6 wherein said mushroom catheter includes a mushroom-shaped head having at least one port aligned with the catheter tube.

Claim 11

The gastrostomy kit of claim 8 including an outer sealing washer.

Claim 12

The gastrostomy kit of claim 9 including a packet of surgical lube.

Claim 13

The gastrostomy kit of claim 1 wherein said mushroom catheter comprises a mushroom shaped head having at least one port aligned with the catheter tube.

Claim 14

The gastrostomy kit of claim 1 wherein said washer comprises an elastic disc having a bore smaller than the head of said mushroom catheter.

Claim 15

A percutaneous gastrostomy kit comprising: a sealable container; a mushroom catheter of a unitary construction comprising an elongated elastic tube having a mushroom shaped head on one end thereof with a plurality of ports in said head, including one port aligned with the bore of said tube, said tube having a closed other end and a suture receiving transverse bore through said closed other end; a quantity of about five feet of elongated No. 2 suture thread; an inner sealing elastic washer for inserting on said tube adjacent said head; an outer sealing elastic washer for extending over said tube; a Medicut catheter of about 16 gauge; and a packet of surgical lube;

Claim 16

A percutaneous gastrostomy kit comprising: a sealable container; a mushroom catheter of a unitary construction comprising an elongated elastic tube having a mushroom shaped head on one end thereof with a plurality of ports in said head, including one port aligned with the bore of said tube, said tube having a closed other end and a suture receiving transverse bore through said closed other end; a quantity of about five feet of elongated No. 2 suture thread; an inner sealing elastic washer for inserting on said tube adjacent said head; an outer sealing elastic washer for extending over said tube; a Medicut catheter of about 16 gauge; and a packet of surgical lube;

Claim 17

A cathether for percutaneous gastrostomy comprising: a mushroom catheter of a unitary construction comprising an elongated elastic tube having a distal end and a proximal end; a hollow mushroom shaped head on the distal end of said elastic tube, said head having a plurality of ports formed in said head, one of said ports being aligned with the bore of said tube; said proximal end of said tube being closed and tapered downward from the tube diameter to a generally rounded point smaller in diameter than the tube and defining a dialator; and, a suture receiving transverse bore through said closed proximal end.

Claim 18

A cathether for percutaneous gastrostomy comprising: a mushroom catheter of a unitary construction comprising an elongated elastic tube having a distal end and a proximal end; a hollow mushroom shaped head on the distal end of said elastic tube, said head having a plurality of ports formed in said head, one of said ports being aligned with the bore of said tube; said proximal end of said tube being closed and tapered downward from the tube diameter to a generally rounded point smaller in diameter than the tube and defining a dialator; and, a suture receiving transverse bore through said closed proximal end.