Applied Medical Technologies Low Profile Balloon Button Gastrostomy Tube MiniONE 18 Fr. 6.0 cm Tube Silicone, 1/EA

Low Profile Balloon Button Gastrostomy Tube MiniONE 18 Fr. 6.0 cm Tube Silicone, 1/EA

The MiniONE low profile balloon button gastrostomy tube is a silicone feeding tube with an 18 Fr. size and 6.0 cm tube length. It may fit buyers looking for a lower-profile G-tube option that emphasizes patient comfort and easier cleaning around the stoma site. The design uses a soft, flexible external bolster with a tapered transition intended to support a better seal outside the stomach.

Good Fit For

• Gastrostomy tube replacements where a lower-profile external bolster is preferred
• Care settings focused on comfort and easier cleaning around the stoma site
• Buyers matching an 18 Fr. tube with 6.0 cm length

Key Features

• Low profile design with a 37% lower profile external bolster for a less bulky fit
• No hard, bulky bolster, which may help improve day-to-day comfort
• Highest grade medical silicone is used to help reduce skin irritation
• Soft, flexible bolster is easier to clean around at the stoma site
• Tapered transition from shaft to external bolster helps create a better seal outside the stomach
• 18 Fr. tube with 6.0 cm tube length for buyers matching this specific size

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a replacement low profile balloon button gastrostomy tube in the required 18 Fr. and 6.0 cm size
• Supporting routine enteral access needs where a softer external bolster is preferred
• Choosing a silicone G-tube option when reducing skin irritation is a priority
• Using a lower-profile button style tube to reduce bulk at the external site

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 6.0 cm.
• Confirm the required tube size and length before ordering, since this version is 18 Fr. with a 6.0 cm tube length.
• This is a low profile button-style gastrostomy tube, so buyers should make sure that format matches the current care plan.
• Unit of sale is each, which may matter when planning replacement inventory.

FAQ

• What size is this gastrostomy tube? This MiniONE gastrostomy tube is 18 Fr. with a 6.0 cm tube length.
• What material is used for this tube? The product details state that it is made from the highest grade medical silicone.
• What makes this a low profile option? The external bolster has a 37% lower profile and avoids a hard, bulky bolster, which can help reduce bulk at the site.
• Why might a buyer choose this bolster design? The soft, flexible bolster is intended to improve comfort, make cleaning around the stoma site easier, and be less likely to create trauma to the stoma site.
• How is this tube sold? This item is sold as 1 each.

From MiniONE by Applied Medical Technologies.