Farrell Enteral Gastric Pressure Devices & Valve Systems

For patients managing feeding intolerance, trapped gas, and gastric pressure buildup, the Farrell line offers a closed-system approach that relieves pressure without disconnecting the feeding line. These devices are widely used in home enteral nutrition, pediatric care, and long-term facility settings where safe gastric decompression matters as much as the feed itself.

The Farrell Valve Closed Enteral Decompression System (20-4100), with its 9.6 mL reservoir, allows gas and excess stomach contents to vent into a collection bag automatically, then return fluid to the patient as pressure normalizes. Because the system stays closed, it reduces the mess, aspiration risk, and infection exposure that come with repeated venting or open drainage. Many caregivers rely on it to ease bloating, retching, and reflux during and after feeds.

For patients still using legacy tubes, the Farrell Enteral Gastric Pressure Device with ENFit® Connector (43-4100) bridges older feeding sets to the ENFit standard, so you get the same decompression benefit while meeting current small-bore connector safety requirements. This matters if your facility or supplier has transitioned to ENFit but the patient's existing tube has not.

A common question we hear: does a Farrell valve replace a feeding pump? No — it works alongside gravity, bolus, or pump feeding to manage pressure, not to deliver nutrition. Another: is it single-patient use? Yes; these are designed for individual patient use and periodic replacement to maintain hygiene and function.

All items ship as manufacturer-packaged medical supplies. If you're building out a full feeding regimen, browse our broader Enteral Feeding Supplies for tubes, sets, and syringes that pair with these Farrell devices, or return to Nutrition for related products. Reach out if you need help confirming connector compatibility before ordering.