About Feeding Tubes & Pump Sets
Tube feeding relies on two kinds of supplies: the tube that delivers formula and the administration set that carries it from the bag or bottle. This collection covers nasogastric and other enteral feeding tubes, pump sets designed for specific enteral pumps, and gravity sets that use no pump. It is one of three collections in Enteral Feeding Supplies, along with ENFit and enteral syringes and G-tubes and balloon buttons.
French size describes a tube's outer diameter, and the correct size and tube type are chosen as specified by your clinician. For pump sets, compatibility is the deciding factor: each set is made for one pump family, so the brand and model of your pump determine which set fits. Sets also differ by container, either an attached bag or a spike for a closed-system formula container, and by whether the set includes a separate bag for water flushes.
Most current sets use ENFit connectors at the patient end. Confirm that the connector matches your feeding tube or extension set. The REF number on the set packaging is the most reliable way to reorder, and sets are typically sold by the case.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know which pump set works with my feeding pump?
Check the brand and model name on your enteral pump, then choose a set listed as compatible with that pump. Sets from one pump family generally will not load in another. Next decide between a bag set and a spike set, and whether you need a flush bag, based on your feeding plan.
Are feeding tubes and pump sets covered by insurance?
Enteral supplies may be eligible for coverage under an enteral nutrition benefit, with daily supply kit codes such as B4035 for pump-fed and B4036 for gravity-fed feeding. Those HCPCS codes are shown for reference only. Coverage, quantity limits and prescription requirements depend on your payer and plan.
How do I reorder the same pump set or tube?
Use the REF number printed on the set's pouch or the case label and search for it on our site. It identifies the pump compatibility, bag or spike style, volume and connector. Pump sets are commonly sold by the case, and the listing states how many sets each case holds.