Applied Medical Technologies Low Profile Balloon Button Gastrostomy Tube MiniONE 18 Fr. 2.7 cm Tube Silicone, 1/EA

Low Profile Balloon Button Gastrostomy Tube MiniONE 18 Fr. 2.7 cm Tube Silicone, 1/EA

The MiniONE low profile balloon button gastrostomy tube is a silicone tube with an 18 Fr. size and 2.7 cm tube length. This option may fit buyers looking for a lower-profile enteral access tube with a softer external bolster for patient comfort and easier cleaning around the stoma site. The tapered transition from the shaft to the bolster helps create a better seal outside the stomach.

Good Fit For

• Gastrostomy tube replacements where a lower external profile is preferred
• Care settings that need easier cleaning around the stoma site
• Patients who may benefit from a softer external bolster

Key Features

• Low profile design with a 37% lower profile external bolster for a less bulky fit
• Soft, flexible bolster is easier to clean around and may help reduce trauma at the stoma site
• Medical silicone construction is intended to reduce skin irritation and improve comfort
• Tapered shaft-to-bolster transition helps create a better seal outside the stomach
• Specific size configuration: 18 Fr. with 2.7 cm tube length

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a low profile gastrostomy tube for ongoing enteral access
• Choosing a silicone tube option when comfort around the stoma site is a priority
• Replacing a bulkier button-style tube with a lower profile alternative

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 2.7 cm.
• Confirm the required French size and tube length before ordering, as this SKU is 18 Fr. and 2.7 cm.
• This tube is intended for buyers specifically seeking a low profile button style rather than a bulkier external bolster design.

FAQ

• What size is this gastrostomy tube? This MiniONE gastrostomy tube is 18 Fr. with a 2.7 cm tube length.
• What makes this tube low profile? The external bolster has a 37% lower profile and avoids a hard, bulky bolster, which can be helpful when a less prominent external fit is preferred.
• What material is used in the tube construction? The product details state that it is made from high grade medical silicone to help reduce skin irritation and improve patient comfort.
• How does the bolster design help with care around the stoma site? The soft, flexible bolster is easier to clean around and is described as less likely to create trauma to the stoma site.
• Does the tube design help with sealing outside the stomach? Yes. The tapered transition from the shaft to the external bolster is intended to create a better seal outside the stomach.

From MiniONE by Applied Medical Technologies.