a gastrointestinal - type tube insertion or removal device includes a body portion , a finger grip portion secured to an end of the body portion , and arm lifts secured to an end of the body portion opposite the finger grip portion . one or more optional stabilizing lifts may likewise be secured to the insertion or removal device in close proximity to the arm lifts . also methods of using the gastrointestinal - type tube insertion or removal device are described for inserting or removing a skin level gastrointestinal - type tube .