Nasogastric Feeding Tubes
Nasogastric feeding tubes for short-term enteral access, including Levin-style single-lumen PVC tubes and softer small-bore weighted polyurethane tubes from the Avanos Corflo and Cardinal Health Kangaroo lines. Available in adult French sizes from 10 Fr through 16 Fr and pediatric sizes from 5 Fr, with printed centimeter depth markings, radiopaque placement lines and ENFit connector options. Weighted tubes ship with a placement stylet for nasoenteric use. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, rehabilitation, long-term care and home infusion procurement.
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Nasogastric Feeding Tubes for Short-Term Enteral Access
Nasogastric feeding tubes are single-lumen tubes passed through the nose into the stomach for enteral feeding, hydration and medication delivery. This subcategory covers standard Levin-style feeding tubes and softer small-bore weighted feeding tubes used for nasoenteric access. Tubes are stocked across adult and pediatric French sizes with depth markings and radiopaque placement references.
Nasogastric Feeding Tube Types Stocked
- Levin-style single-lumen tubes - PVC nasogastric tubes with a single lumen and distal drainage eyes, used for short-term feeding, hydration and medication administration.
- Small-bore weighted feeding tubes - Softer polyurethane tubes in 8 Fr, 10 Fr and 12 Fr with a tungsten-weighted tip and a stylet for placement, designed for longer nasoenteric dwell times. The Corflo line from Avanos and the Kangaroo feeding tube line from Cardinal Health are stocked in this format.
- Pediatric and neonatal feeding tubes - Smaller French sizes for pediatric enteral access, with graduated depth markings for placement reference.
Nasogastric Feeding Tube Formats
| Format | Material | Common French Sizes | Tip and Stylet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levin single-lumen | PVC | 10 Fr, 12 Fr, 14 Fr, 16 Fr | Open tip, no stylet |
| Small-bore weighted | Polyurethane | 8 Fr, 10 Fr, 12 Fr | Weighted tip with stylet |
| Pediatric feeding tube | PVC or polyurethane | 5 Fr, 6 Fr, 8 Fr | Rounded tip |
Connectors, Markings and Radiopacity
Feeding tubes in this subcategory are transitioning to ENFit connectors, the ISO 80369-3 enteral connector standard adopted to reduce misconnections between enteral and intravenous lines. Printed centimeter markings support placement reference, and a radiopaque stripe or radiopaque body allows placement confirmation on imaging. Small-bore polyurethane tubes ship with a stylet removed after placement.
Nasogastric feeding tubes are a steady-consumption item in acute care, rehabilitation and long-term care, where enteral feeding is a daily part of the census. Facilities stock the common adult French sizes plus a pediatric range, which makes case pricing and standing orders practical for materials management teams keeping par levels. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Browse Related Categories
For gastric suction rather than feeding, see gastric decompression tubes and nasogastric tubes with valve within the same parent group. Delivery syringes for bolus feeding and flushing are listed under enteral feeding syringes. Browse the full nasogastric and decompression tubes section.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Levin tube and a small-bore feeding tube?
A Levin tube is a standard single-lumen PVC nasogastric tube in the larger French sizes, used for short-term feeding, medication and drainage. A small-bore feeding tube is a softer polyurethane tube in 8 Fr to 12 Fr with a weighted tip and a placement stylet, designed for longer nasoenteric dwell times. The small-bore tubes are more comfortable for extended feeding, while Levin-style tubes are common for shorter-term use.
What is an ENFit connector on a feeding tube?
ENFit is the standardized enteral connector defined by ISO 80369-3. It was adopted across the enteral device industry to make enteral feeding connections incompatible with intravenous and respiratory line types, which reduces misconnection risk. Nasogastric feeding tubes with an ENFit hub connect to ENFit syringes and feeding sets. The catalog stocks ENFit tubes alongside legacy connector types during the transition.
What French sizes of nasogastric feeding tubes are stocked?
Adult nasogastric feeding tubes are stocked from 10 Fr through 16 Fr, small-bore weighted feeding tubes in 8 Fr, 10 Fr and 12 Fr, and pediatric feeding tubes in 5 Fr, 6 Fr and 8 Fr. French size refers to the outer circumference of the tube, so a higher French number indicates a larger diameter.
Can hospitals order nasogastric feeding tubes in bulk?
Yes. Nasogastric feeding tubes are stocked in case quantities for hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care facilities, home infusion providers and licensed medical distributors. Standing order programs are available for the highest-velocity adult and pediatric sizes. Contact the MAP Medical procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What nasogastric feeding tube products should be in a facility formulary?
A nasogastric feeding tube formulary typically carries Levin-style single-lumen tubes in 12 Fr, 14 Fr and 16 Fr, small-bore weighted polyurethane tubes in 8 Fr and 10 Fr for longer dwell times, and a pediatric range in the smaller French sizes. ENFit versions are added as facilities standardize. MAP Medical builds consolidated enteral formulary packages matched to facility type and clinical volume, contact the team for an assessment.