What companies make feeding tubes?

Feeding Tube Manufacturers

  • AMT (Applied Medical Technologies)
  • Bard.
  • MicKey (Avanos)

Who makes the MIC key button?

MIC-KEY* gastrostomy low-profile feeding tubes from Avanos offer patients of all ages the fit and convenience to support even the most active of lifestyles. Backed by more than 20 years of research, MIC-KEY* is the most trusted brand of low-profile feeding tubes available.

How much does a GJ tube cost?

Replacement costs for GJ tubes average $3,694, for G and J tubes average $1,098, and NE and NG tubes average $111 per tube.

Is G tube same as GJ tube?

Gastrostomy tubes (G tubes) and gastrojejunostomy tubes (GJ tubes) are feeding devices. A G tube gives liquid nutrition, medication and other fluids directly into the stomach. A GJ tube gives liquid nutrition, medication and other fluids directly into the small intestine (the jejunum).

What is Levin tube used for?

A gastro-duodenal tube is inserted through the nose or mouth via the oesophagus into the stomach or duodenum. It is used to drain gastric contents, decompress the stomach or duodenum, obtain a specimen of the gastric contents and administer medicine, liquids and/or enteral feeding.

What type of tube is a Dobhoff?

A Dobhoff tube is a narrow-bore flexible tube with a diameter of 4 mm, used to deliver enteral nutrition. It is used in patients with a functional gastrointestinal tract, but who are unable to meet their nutritional requirements through oral intake [1,2].

What does MIC key stand for?

low-profile gastrostomy tubes
Gastrostomy tubes, commonly referred to as G-tubes, GJ-tubes, PEG tubes, or low-profile gastrostomy tubes (“MIC-KEYs”) are devices used for enteral access that are placed into the stomach through the abdominal wall.

What is MIC key button made of?

silicone
The MIC-KEY* and MIC* Gastric-Jejunal Feeding Tubes They are made of silicone and are kept in place by an internal balloon that keeps the tube from falling out of the stomach.

How often does a GJ tube need to be replaced?

We recommend that tubes be routinely changed every three months.

What is a gastrojejunostomy Tube?

A gastrostomy-jejunostomy tube — commonly abbreviated as “G-J tube” — is placed into your child’s stomach and small intestine. The “G” portion of this tube is used to vent your child’s stomach for air or drainage, and / or drainage, as well as give your child an alternate way for feeding.