Gastrostomy Tubes and Buttons
Gastrostomy tubes and low-profile buttons for ongoing enteral access - balloon and non-balloon devices from Avanos MIC-KEY and MIC, Applied Medical Technology Mini ONE, Bard and Cardinal Health Kangaroo and Corflo. Stocked from 12 Fr through 24 Fr with a matrix of button stoma lengths, plus matched ENFit extension sets, replacement balloons and plugs. Carried for long-term care, skilled nursing, pediatric programs and home enteral nutrition providers who exchange these devices on a recurring schedule. Wholesale case pricing for long-term care, home enteral nutrition and clinical procurement.
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Gastrostomy Tubes and Buttons for Ongoing Enteral Access
Gastrostomy tubes and low-profile buttons are the exchange devices used to maintain a mature gastrostomy stoma for long-term enteral feeding. This category covers balloon and non-balloon gastrostomy tubes, low-profile balloon buttons and non-balloon buttons, stocked across French diameters and stoma lengths. Products are carried for long-term care, skilled nursing, pediatric programs and home enteral nutrition providers who replace these devices on a recurring exchange schedule.
Gastrostomy Tube and Button Lines Stocked
- Avanos MIC-KEY and MIC - MIC-KEY low-profile balloon buttons and MIC balloon gastrostomy tubes are among the most widely stocked lines, carried across French sizes with a matrix of button stoma lengths for gastric and transgastric-jejunal use.
- Applied Medical Technology (AMT) Mini ONE - Mini ONE low-profile balloon buttons and AMT balloon gastrostomy tubes, stocked across French diameters and stoma lengths, with capped feeding and medication ports.
- Bard Button and Bard gastrostomy tubes - Non-balloon Bard Button devices with a collapsible internal dome and Bard replacement gastrostomy tubes for stoma exchange.
- Cardinal Health Kangaroo and Corflo - Kangaroo skin-level and standard balloon gastrostomy tubes and Corflo gastrostomy devices for routine replacement.
Gastrostomy Device Formats
| Format | Retention | Sizing | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-profile balloon button | Water-filled balloon | French diameter x stoma length | ENFit extension set during feeding |
| Low-profile non-balloon button | Collapsible dome | French diameter x stoma length | ENFit extension set during feeding |
| Balloon gastrostomy tube | Water-filled balloon | French diameter | Integrated ENFit feeding port |
| Non-balloon gastrostomy tube | Internal dome / bumper | French diameter | Integrated ENFit feeding port |
Balloon Volume, Stoma Measurement and Connections
Balloon devices are inflated with sterile or distilled water to a labeled fill volume and are exchanged bedside once the tract has matured. Low-profile buttons are measured to the stoma with a stoma measuring device so the shaft length matches tract depth. All feeding and medication ports in this category use ENFit connections under ISO 80369-3, and matched ENFit extension sets with straight and right-angle configurations are stocked separately. Replacement balloons, plugs and extension sets are available for each device family.
Gastrostomy tubes and buttons are a recurring-consumption device line rather than a one-time purchase, because balloon devices are exchanged on a rolling schedule and each patient requires a specific French-and-length combination. Programs that manage a tube-fed census carry a size matrix and matched extension sets, which makes case pricing and standing orders central for materials management. MAP Medical stocks the full device matrix and the extension sets that pair with it. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Browse Related Categories
For initial access see PEG kits and placement, and step back up to the gastrostomy and PEG tubes hub. Extension sets, decloggers and securement live within the full enteral feeding and nutrition catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a gastrostomy tube and a low-profile button?
A gastrostomy tube has an external length of tubing with an integrated feeding port, while a low-profile button sits nearly flush with the skin and connects to an ENFit extension set only during feeding. Buttons are common in long-term and pediatric care where a discreet, skin-level device is preferred. Both are stocked across French sizes, and buttons are additionally sized by stoma length.
How are low-profile buttons sized?
Low-profile buttons are sized by two dimensions: French diameter, which sets the shaft width, and stoma length, which matches the depth of the mature stoma tract. Stoma length is measured with a stoma measuring device. Facilities typically stock a matrix of French diameters and stoma lengths, commonly 12 Fr through 24 Fr in stoma lengths from about 0.8 cm to 4.5 cm.
How are balloon gastrostomy devices retained and connected?
Balloon devices are held in place by a water-filled balloon inflated to a labeled volume with sterile or distilled water and can be deflated for bedside exchange. Feeding and medication ports use ENFit connections under ISO 80369-3. Matched ENFit extension sets in straight and right-angle configurations, along with replacement balloons and plugs, are stocked for each device family.
Can facilities order gastrostomy tubes and buttons in bulk?
Yes. Gastrostomy tubes and low-profile buttons are stocked in case quantities for long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, pediatric programs, home enteral nutrition providers and licensed distributors. Standing order programs are available for the highest-velocity French-and-length combinations and their matched extension sets. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What gastrostomy devices should be included in a facility formulary?
A working gastrostomy device formulary typically includes low-profile balloon buttons across the common French diameters and stoma lengths, balloon gastrostomy tubes for patients not on buttons, a non-balloon option, matched straight and right-angle ENFit extension sets, and replacement balloons and plugs. MAP Medical builds consolidated device formulary packages matched to facility type and tube-fed census - contact our team for an assessment.