Argyle Levin Stomach Tubes are a (levin type) nasogastric tube used for gastric suction, irrigation and administering medication. The levin stomach tube is made with a clear, thermosenstive clear pvc tube that has a smooth, rounded tip made to reduce insertion trauma, and is clear for easy identification of fluids. The tube and tip are radiopaque for clear viewing on x-rays, the open distal end has 4 staggered eyes for smooth suction and less tube clogging, and it features markings at various lengths so that you can properly place the tube inside your patinet and track the tubes migration as it is inserted/removed.

Levin Stomach Tube Features:

• Nasogastric tube for gastric suction, irrigation and administering medication
• Vinyl material
• Open distal end with 4 side holes
• Smooth, rounded tip
• Markings at 20” from distal tip with three additional marks at 4” intervals
• Non-Sterile
• 48” long
• Available in 3 sizes

What is a Levin Tube?

A Levin tube is very simple in design and one of the most common NG tubes used in the healthcare world. It is a type of nasogastric tubing that is made up of a single tube (called a lumen). Some other stomach tubes are dual lumen tubes, like Salem Sump tubes – one is used for drainage, while the other smaller lumen is open to the atmosphere. This allows for continuous suction capabilities. The Levin NG tube is also used for suction, but not as continuous as the Sump tubes.