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Description
The Avanos MIC Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube with ENFit Y-Connector is a standard-length, balloon-retained gastrostomy tube (non–low-profile) designed to provide long-term enteral access for pediatric and adult patients at low risk for aspiration. Constructed from medical‑grade silicone, it supports nutrition delivery, medication administration, and gastric decompression while offering secure internal and external retention.
Key Features and Design
- Material: Medical-grade silicone for flexibility and patient comfort
- Retention: Internal inflatable silicone retention balloon
- External securement: SECUR-LOK external retention ring for bedside adjustment and stabilization to maintain external length
- Connectors and ports: ENFit Y-connector (ISO 80369-3) with two dedicated gastric ports to separate feeding from medication/water flushes; dedicated balloon inflation port
- Distal tip: 12 Fr features a tapered tip; 14–30 Fr feature a recessed distal tip
- Imaging: Radiopaque stripe for visualization under X-ray
Indications
- Long-term enteral access for:
- Nutritional support
- Medication administration
- Gastric decompression
- Suitable for pediatric and adult patients assessed as low risk for aspiration
Placement and Compatibility
- May be placed surgically or percutaneously under fluoroscopic or endoscopic guidance
- Appropriate as a replacement tube through a mature stoma tract; compatible with PEG placement pathways
- ENFit Y-connector is compliant with ISO 80369-3 standards for enteral connections
Sizes and Specifications
- French sizes: 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 Fr
- Balloon fill volume: Size-dependent; refer to device labeling/instructions for use (IFU)
- Sterility: Sterile; gamma sterilized
- Regulatory status: Prescription device (Rx)
Important Notes
- Not a gastro-jejunal tube; no jejunal port is included
- Selection of French size, balloon fill volume, and external bolster position should be individualized based on patient anatomy and clinical goals
- Use, placement, and replacement should be performed by trained healthcare professionals following institutional protocols and the device IFU
