A soft PVC tube that serves two jobs in practice: as a feeding tube (nasogastric or orogastric) and as a urethral catheter. It is 10 French in diameter and 41cm (16 inches) long. French size is the outside circumference in millimetres, so 10Fr is about 3.3mm across.
This is a clinical consumable supplied through an Australian veterinary wholesaler. It is intended for use by, or under the direction of, a veterinarian or trained animal-care professional. See the wider Covidien range.
Key points
- 10Fr x 41cm — Suits cats and small to medium dogs.
- Dual purpose — Feeding or urethral use.
- Sterile — Individually packed.
Handling
Sterile and single use. Check that the pack is intact and within its expiry date before opening, and dispose of used items as clinical waste.