Description

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube by Avanos Medical is a specialized medical device designed for patients who require long-term enteral feeding, direct medication delivery, or gastric decompression. Suitable for both children and adults, it facilitates the direct delivery of nutrition, fluids, and medications into the stomach via a gastrostomy stoma.

Key Features

• Low-Profile Design: The tube sits flush against the skin, offering discretion and comfort while minimizing the risk of accidental dislodgement.
• Internal Retention Balloon: Made from medical-grade silicone, the inflatable balloon secures the tube within the stomach, filled with sterile or distilled water.
• External Retention Disc: Stabilizes the tube on the skin surface and allows for air circulation.
• Radiopaque Stripe: Enhances visibility under fluoroscopy during placement.
• Anti-Reflux Valve: Prevents backflow of gastric contents when disconnected.
• Atraumatic Tapered Distal Tip: Reduces stomach wall irritation and eases insertion and removal.

Connectivity and Compatibility

• Universal ENFit or Catheter Tip Connector: Ensures safe enteral connections with compatible extension sets and syringes.
• Secur-Lok Connector Mechanism: Provides secure attachment of extension sets to minimize accidental disconnects.
• Medication Port: Available on select models for direct medication administration.

Material and Safety

• Construction: Made from natural rubber and latex-free medical-grade silicone, ensuring biocompatibility and patient safety.
• Sterility: Each tube is supplied sterile for single-use initial placement.

Available Configurations

• French Sizes: Ranges from 12 Fr to 24 Fr.
• Stoma Lengths: Varies from 0.8 cm to 5.0 cm.
• Balloon Volumes: 3–5 ml for 12 Fr and 5–10 ml for 14–24 Fr.
• Extension Sets: Includes continuous and bolus feed extension sets with ENFit connectors.
• Syringes: Typically includes a 6 ml Luer slip syringe and a 35 ml ENFit syringe.

Placement and Replacement

The tube can be placed percutaneously under fluoroscopic, laparoscopic, or endoscopic guidance, or as a replacement via an established stoma tract. Replacement is typically performed every 3–6 months or as directed by a clinician.

Care and Maintenance

• Daily Cleaning: Clean the stoma site and tube with mild soap and water.
• Tube Rotation: Rotate 360° daily after initial healing to prevent embedment.
• Flushing: Flush with at least 20 ml of water after feeds or medication.
• Balloon Maintenance: Change balloon water weekly using sterile or distilled water.
• Extension Set Replacement: Recommended every two weeks.

Use Considerations

• Suitable for feeding by pump, gravity, or bolus methods.
• Not interchangeable with extension sets from other brands.
• Allows normal activities with proper care, including bathing and swimming.

Safety and Troubleshooting

• Administer feeds and medications only via the feeding port.
• Regularly check balloon symmetry and volume.
• Promptly replace the tube if displaced to prevent stoma closure.
• Monitor for complications such as infection or blockage.

Note

Product characteristics and available configurations may vary by region and over time. Always adhere to the latest manufacturer and clinical guidelines for placement, care, and maintenance.