Improvements to G-tube and G-J Buttons Introduced by AMT

AMT has been the most innovative manufacturer of g tube buttons for the last 20 years. Here is a partial list of the “firsts” we pioneered … all to improve patient outcomes.

1987	*The First*	The First Silicone PEG, manufactured by AMT with Dr. Jeffrey Ponsky and Dr. Michael Gauderer, developers of PEG
1987	*The First*	Skin Level feeding device (the Original Button), co-invented by Dr. Michael Gauderer and AMT founder, Dr. George Picha
1990	*The First*	Initial Placement Button (One Step), introduced by AMT
1997	*The First*	Balloon Button with minimal tip protrusion, the Mini™ Button is introduced by AMT
1997	*The First*	Flat, apple-shaped Buttons for better surface area coverage, introduced by AMT
1999	*The First*	Premium softer silicone material is introduced by AMT; providing less trauma to site (more analogous to soft tissue)
2000	*The First*	12 French Balloon Button, manufactured by AMT
2006/2007	*The First*	Encapsulated non-balloon options, the AMT Capsule Monarch® and Capsule Mini One for ease of insertion and longevity, introduced by AMT
2007	*The First*	Laser-engraved lot numbers for device traceability, introduced by AMT
2009	*The First*	Y-Port and Bolus Adapter made of softer, stickier elastomer to reduce “feeding the bed,” introduced by AMT
2010	*The First*	Recommended fill volume is printed on button valve, introduced by AMT
2012	*The First*	G-J button to address potential misconnections introduced by AMT. Improved design reduces clogging and is available in 14 French, a first for low profile G-J tubes.