Nasogastric Tube Tip Locator

“We envision a future where checking NG tube placement is quick, accessible and easy to repeat.”

Because safer feeding shouldn't depend on how difficult it is to check.

Puffinder was built to help make that possible.

Introducing

NG Tube Placement Checks Made Easy

Problem

Tube placement must be checked before each feed

Patients recieve

4-6

Per day on average 1

Mistakes during insertions do happen

2%

Up to

of insertions enter the airway 2

NG tubes move after correct placement

82%

Up to

of tubes may become dislodged 3

  1. Bankhead R, Boullata J, Brantley S, et al. Enteral Nutrition Practice Recommendations — and more directly, the methods review: Ichimaru S. "Methods of Enteral Nutrition Administration in Critically Ill Patients: Continuous, Cyclic, Intermittent, and Bolus Feeding." Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2018 Dec;33(6):790–795. doi:10.1002/ncp.10105. PMID: 29924423. This defines intermittent feeding as administration over 20–60 minutes every 4–6 hours via pump or gravity assist. (Every 4–6 h across waking hours ≈ 4–6 feeds/day.)
  2. Kim HM, So BH, Jeong WJ, Choi SM, Park KN. "To characterize the incidence of airway misplacement of nasogastric tubes in anesthetized intubated patients by using a manometer technique." Reported 3 airway misplacements of 104 cases, an incidence of 2.9%. PMID: 26964993. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26964993/
  3. Chauhan D, Varma S, Dani M, Fertleman MB, Koizia LJ. Nasogastric Tube Feeding in Older Patients: A Review of Current Practice and Challenges Faced. Curr Gerontol Geriatr Res. 2021.

The Better Choice

Puffinder uses air. Low-pressure, low-volume, tiny puffs of air are used to identify whether the NG tube’s tip is in the oesophagus or stomach.

➢ Rapid Results

➢ Enhanced Safety

➢ Check again when needed

➢ No aspirate required

➢ No radiation exposure

Rapid Results

Early Detection During Insertions

Enhanced Safety: Midway Checks

Puffinder can be used from around 10 cm past the throat, so you don't have to wait until the NG tube is fully advanced to find out where it's heading.

Puffinder shows if you entered the oesophagus or if there is a potential airway placement risk.

Never Hesitate To Check Again

NG tubes can move after placement due to patient movement, coughing, or accidental pulling.

Puffinder’s shield kit is designed for single-patient, multi-use, so just check again if you suspect the NG tube has moved.

Consumable cost for each new check will be a thing of the past.

3 Easy Steps to a Peace of Mind

  • Connect NG tube to Puffinder’s nozzle

    Puffinder is compatible with most 12Fr and 14Fr NGTs in the market.
    No specialised NGT is required.

  • Press the Check Button

    Puffinder can be used for new insertion placement checks and checks before feeding.
    Results in 10 seconds upon pressing the Check button.

  • Wait for Stomach icon to light up.

    Confirm inserted length of NG tube before feeding.
    Note: Refer to full IFU before using Puffinder.

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