Icu Medical Inc - ICUM9000EA - Lopez Valve Closed Enteral Tube Valve

I purchased this product via Amazon to use for a family pet cat that needed both medicine and food via a feeding tube after a nasty illness and surgery. It worked better than the valves the veterinary hospital sent us home with, which needed to be replaced after only a couple of weeks.. I readily admit that I do not really like the cat very much and ordered this because it appeared to be about the cheapest option available, and I had no desire to spend three hours on a round trip to the hospital and back. I used these valves for several months before the feline managed to yank the feeding tube out of his neck. On my local vets recommendation, the tube was not replaced.The valves were sturdy and connected readily to the feeding tub without leakage. I needed to feed out cat a fairly viscous solution of water and wet cat food, but it was easily cleaned off in my dishwashing machine. I soaked and hand-washed with a bleach solution afterward to get them sterile.12 months later the cat is fully recovered.I would purchase this again, obviously but hope I never need too.

Great adapter no leaks. Be careful when removing from your feeding tube.

Very good product. Sturdy, water-proof, no leakage, fits securely. Great cost value.

worked

I'm just glad i got a back up for my husband's PEG.

This is a great product! It reduces spillage. I’ve used a Lopez valve for the last 8 years. I recommend it for anyone using a g-tube.

My cat got hit by a car or person and needed an esophageal feeding tube. This device makes it so easy to feed. You can turn it off, if needed, while feeding and easily insert to feed and remove when done. Cleaning is a breeze. Just run warm water through it. Don't leave it inserted all the time.If you are tube feeding a cat, get this. No more head shaking with food going everywhere.

No leaks fit was great pretty easy to connect