Safest Colon Tubes?

I Would welcome your opinions on the safest colon tubes. I have a 32FR one from OHN which I think is good but curious about others.

Most of OHN products are good, however I do not like the idea of the way the tip is made. I do not see how it would be flexible enough and I think a one piece tube is more flexible. I prefer the older Davol ones or Siliconenozzles.

I had a vintage BF Goodrich colon tube that I bought from eBay. It was a 30 inch and was very supple and went right in a willing ass. Sadly I lost that one and have never been impressed with the newer ones I have used. They are just not soft enough.

I prefer rubber colon tubes. Brand “Ruesch”: about 12" long available diameters 8 - 16 mm. Or 30" officially designated for stomach treatments, but also for GI use.

I will not use the colon tube from OHN, as the tip is detachable and I think it could come undone after some use. It would be hard to explain to the ER doctor how that tip got lodged in your colon and you would need surgery. I do have some rubber 32 french that I have used in the past, but I have never and would never insert it more then 6-8 inches. I think it is a highly dangerous practice unless inserted by a qualified medical person. I now use a soft rubber bulbed end rectal tube.

Jack, if that small tip were to for some odd/strange reason came loose from the hose, you would pass it without so much as an issue. It's no larger that the hose, its not a golf ball or lemon!!

I agree with Paula: I once played with a gal who had a small ben wah ball pop past the sigmoid flexure into the descending colon. It took about six hours, but peristalsis moved it back down and she passed it easily. In general, if an object is not shaped such that it has parts which can catch on the colon or rectal walls, it is going to be moved down to the rectum by peristalsis, and can be pooped out.

If the tip would detach, it is somewhat ridgid and could still become l hung up if it got caught in a bend or even if it went sideways.

I had a vintage BF Goodrich colon tube that I bought from eBay. It was a 30 inch and was very supple and went right in a willing ass. Sadly I lost that one and have never been impressed with the newer ones I have used. They are just not soft enough.

Moppy - OK, I gotta ask…just HOW did you loose it!!??!! (lol)

The safest colon tubes have a larger diameter than the 32fr and perhaps a 40 fr.. The smallest diameter I use is a 63 fr. ( 0.83 ‘’).. This tube is just under 7/8'' diameter and in a 48'' length ,is very easy to wash into the colon by injecting water while advancing the tube. The larger tube is less likely to puncture the intestinal wall. This due to frontal area, softness or pliability, and lubrication used in volume to lube to 50‘’ of the colon. After the physical size and softness of the tube, then proper lubing and the skill needed to insert the tube become the 2 main tasks to accomplish it. Long tubes(48'')insert well. being experienced in receiving and inserting the tube are the keys to safety.Tubes up to 3''in diameter and 24'' in length can be inserted in the colon safely with enough training( practice) , and stretching to accommodate the bigger tubes which are generally 30''-36'' in length. Stiffer thin tubes are not nearly as safe as as larger diameter soft tubes.

Moppy - OK, I gotta ask…just HOW did you loose it!!??!! (lol)

My long time enemate of 10 years died of a massive heart attack in 2017. Her sister threw out our whole suitcase full of equipment. It was a sad time for sure.