Short Gut Syndrome Patient, Family & Professional Support Groups

Companies and Products

The following links are intended as a helpful resource and not as an endorsement or any company of product. This list is not all-inclusive. Instead, it is a list of products and companies that are commonly discussed in our support group.

Enteral and Parenteral Infusion Pumps, Bags, etc.

Kangaroo and Kangaroo Joey Enteral Feeding pumps, tubes, extensions, gravity bags, etc.
https://www.cardinalhealth.com/en/product-solutions/medical/enteral-feeding.html

Sapphire home infusion pumps
https://eitanmedical.com/sapphire-infusion-pump/

CADD Solis Home Infusion pumps and administration sets
https://www.icumed.com/products/infusion-therapy/infusion-pumps-and-software/cadd-ambulatory-pumps/

manufacturers of Curlin infusion therapy pumps and Infinity Enteral Feeding pumps.
https://www.moogmedical.com/

Enteral products and g-tube and j-tube care

manufacturer of G-JET G-J button, MiniOne Low Profile Gastrostomy Tubes. AMT extensions and Mic-KEY extensions are cross compatible. AMT devices glow in the dark for easier nighttime access. Accessories include clamp designed to reduce Christmas Tree/Stepped tube connections.
https://www.appliedmedical.net/enteral/

neoprene g-tube belt wrap.
https://www.benik.com/peds/wrap/g-tube

enfit compatible feeding bags, adapters and accessories for blenderized diets.
https://www.udelivermedical.com/store/

brush designed to clean the internal threads of En-Fit syringes and extensions.
https://www.cardinalhealth.com/en/product-solutions/medical/enteral-feeding/enclean-brush.html

closed bag system design that allows for gastric decompression during feeding.
https://avanosmedicaldevices.com/digestive-health/farrell-valve/

en-fit compatible caps for medication bottles.
https://www.medidose.com/ENFitEnteralPharmacyCaps25Caps.aspx

Extension sets, syringes, adapters.
https://www.medline.com/capabilities/clinical-nutrition/enteral-feeding-connectors/

leading brand in low-profile feeding tubes.
https://avanosmedicaldevices.com/product-catalog/digestive-health/enteral-feeding/low-profile-feeding-tube-kits/

Guide to tube feeding by Avanos, the makers of Mic-Key buttons
https://tubefed.com/

Iron on patches to adapt clothing for g-tubes.
https://shop.carealine.com/carealine-central-line-wrap/

bottle insert caps compatible with en-fit syringes.
https://www.vescomedical.com/bottle-adapters

Infusion products and central line care

single use moisture barriers designed to protect central line dressings, surgical sites, etc. from moisture during showers.
https://www.tidiproducts.com/aquaguard

Chlorohexidine (CHG) impregnated disks to be placed around central line insertion site under dressing to reduce the risk of infection.
https://www.jnjmedtech.com/en-US/product/biopatch-protective-disk-chg

PICC covers, port access shirts, PICC shower covers, infant bodysuits.
https://www.careandwear.com/collections/all

tubular central line protective chest wrap.
https://shop.carealine.com/carealine-central-line-wrap/

Disinfecting protective caps for needleless connectors have a built in disinfecting sponge. https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b00031542/

disinfectant cap with a built in disinfecting sponge designed to clean and protect male and female leur connectors when not in use.
https://www.merit.com/cardiac-intervention/interventional-fluid-management/infection-prevention/dualcap/

an adhesive device that adheres to the skin and uses a hook and loop fastener to help secure IVs and catheters to prevent pulling.
https://www.tidiproducts.com/product-listing/grip-lok-securement-devices

vests designed to protect tunneled central lines such as broviac, hickman, mediport, powerline, and hickman for children and adults.
https://gusgear.net/

a semi-transparent flexible film typically used to seal lab vessels that can be used to help secure and protect connections from contamination.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parafilm

designed to scrub and sterilize infusion connections.
https://www.medline.com/jump/product/x/Z05-PF46895

adhesive device that helps hold catheter skin to prevent pulling.
https://www.bd.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/products/product-families/statlock-dialysis-stabilization-device

curly spiral extension tubing for IV infusion sets.
https://www.vygonusa.com/products/lectrospiral-m-fll-1-2mm-100cm_639_00115990?PHPSESSISD=7ad6601ff01fdaba76fbf88fcfc14af5

Nutrition, Formulas, and Hydration Products

Oral Rehydration Solution
https://ceraproductsinc.com/

Oral Rehydration Solution

amino acid based hypoallergenic formula
https://elecare.com/conditions/short-bowel-syndrome

organic, plant-based formulas including peptide formulas.
https://www.katefarms.com/

Organic whole-food formulas for tube-feeding.
https://www.functionalformularies.com/

amino acid based hypoallergenic formula
https://www.neocate.com/food-allergy-resources/food-allergy-conditions/short-bowel-syndrome-malabsorption/diet-management/

Peptide based formulas for pediatric GI disorders.
https://pediasurepeptide.com/

Ostomy Supplies

Convatec Ostomy Supplies
https://www.convatec.com/ostomy-care/

Coloplast Ostomy Supplies
https://products.coloplast.us/

Hollister Ostomy Supplies
https://www.hollister.com/

Pharmaceutical Companies

manufacturers of SMOF and Omegaven, alternative intravenous lipid emulsions.
https://freseniuskabinutrition.com/

EDTA catheter lock used to prevent central line infections and line clotting. In use in several countries and in drug trials in the United States.
https://sterilecareinc.com/kitelock-4p/

GLP-2 medication for adult and pediatric short bowel syndrome patients that stimulates intestinal adaptation to reduce dependence on parenteral nutrition.
https://www.gattexhcp.com/short-bowel-syndrome/

investigational once-weekly GLP-2 medication for adult short bowel syndrome patients that stimulates intestinal adaptation to reduce dependence on parenteral nutrition.
https://vectivbio.com/our-focus/

investigational once-weekly GLP-2 medication for adult short bowel syndrome patients that stimulates intestinal adaptation to reduce dependence on parenteral nutrition.
https://www.zealandpharma.com/rd/glepaglutide-for-short-bowel-syndrome/

Skin Care/Diaper Rash Products

high zinc oxide cream with olivamine (calamine) for a high grade skin barrier with other healing properties
https://www.medline.com/jump/product/x/Z05-PF06566#mrkSpec

best known for their clear no sting barrier film, however the Cavilon line also includes barrier creams, antifungal creams, and skin cleanser.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/c/b/cavilon/i/health-care/medical/

heavy duty skin protectant known for its healing and antimicrobial properties, containing zinc, menthol and calamine.
http://calmoseptineointment.com/

Baza, Criticaid and Sween Skin Care products, including antifungals., perineal cleasers, bedside cleansers.
https://www.coloplast.us/products/skin/

modified white petrolatum, forms a thick paste designed for severe skin damage.
https://www.ilexhealthproducts.com/

high lanolin skin protectant repels moisture.
https://dermarite.com/product/lantiseptic-original-skin-protectant/

a medical grade glue that bonds to skin to create a barrier.
https://parthenoninc.com/marathon-liquid-skin-protectant-10-box/

a broad selection of skin protectant products including Remedy, Sensi-Care, Aloe Vesta, and Soothe & Cool. Also includes buying options for most major brands.
https://www.medline.com/category/Incontinence/Skin-Care/Skin-Protectants/Z05-CA13_06_11_14/products




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