An improved gastrostomy feeding device with improved resistance to acidic and
enzymatic degradation is disclosed. The device comprises an elongated feeding tube
insertable through a patient's abdominal wall and an anchoring device mounted on
the feeding tube, preferably near the first end, to retain said feeding tube within
the stomach. The anchoring device is comprised of at least one internal retaining
member fabricated from a trifluoropropyl or phenyl modified dimethylpolysiloxane
elastomer having improved resistance to acids and enzymes.
