Nurses lack a safe way to reposition patients in bed without risking accidental dislodgement of the feeding tube or pump interference.

No purpose-built solution exists to safely manage feeding lines during patient repositioning, forcing nurses to manually disconnect the pump.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 10, 2026

Workarounds Described

disconnects feeding pump when flattening patient to pull them up in bed

App Concept

SafeLine Reposition

A magnetic clip system that temporarily secures the feeding tube to the patient's gown or bedrail during repositioning, eliminating the need to disconnect the pump. Releases automatically if tugged to prevent tube dislodgement.

Key Features

Magnetic breakaway clip that holds tube when slack is present but releases under excessive pull
Adhesive base that sticks to bedrail or patient gown without residue
One-handed operation for quick attachment/detachment
Compatible with standard feeding tube connectors

Target Users: Nurses and nursing aides in hospitals, long-term care, and home health settings who manage patients with feeding pumps

Revenue Model: $4.99 per 10-pack, sold through medical supply distributors

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