Button Gastrostomy Device. This is usually a short term device that will be changed after around six weeks usually to a mic key button. The button sits just above the surface of the skin.
The button replacement gastrostomy device is designed for placement through a well established stoma tract. Amt s mini and minione family of low profile balloon g tubes are designed to reduce leaks improve comfort and improve patient outcomes. One step button kit contents include.
When used as a gastrostomy feeding device it is held in place in the stomach with wide flat wings and a stitch and then the outside portion is secured to the abdomen with a dressing.
Nonobtrusive skin level device equipped with an anti reflux valve to help ensure better and safer feeding low profile external bolster designed for patient comfort secures the device and is more cosmetically appealing for ambulatory patients decreased potential for accidental tube removal obturator facilitates button placement. Bard button replacement gastrostomy device. When used as a gastrostomy feeding device it is held in place in the stomach with wide flat wings and a stitch and then the outside portion is secured to the abdomen with a dressing. The buttons can be purchased as single units or in packs.
