Description

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube is expertly designed for those requiring enteral feeding and medication delivery directly into the stomach. Its low-profile design ensures that the tube sits discreetly at skin level, reducing visibility and minimizing the risk of snagging or accidental removal. This makes it an ideal solution for patients across all age groups, including children, teenagers, and adults.

Material and Design

Crafted from high-clarity, medical-grade silicone, this feeding tube offers excellent durability and flexibility. The material's transparency aids in monitoring, while its soft drapability ensures comfort against the skin. The tube's internal retention balloon provides secure placement, and the radiopaque stripe allows for easy visibility under imaging.

Connection Features

The MIC-KEY feeding tube is equipped with a patented universal connector, designed to minimize unintentional disconnects and extend the tube's lifespan. It features separate jejunal and gastric ports, allowing for simultaneous feeding and gastric decompression. The SECUR-LOK connector and ENFit® connectors ensure secure and reliable connections with MIC-KEY extension sets, facilitating safe nutrition and medication delivery.

Kit Components

Each kit includes:

• A continuous feed extension set with ENFit Connector (12 inches)
• A bolus feed extension set with ENFit Connector (12 inches)
• A 6ml Luer Slip Syringe for balloon maintenance
• A 35ml ENFit Enteral Feeding Syringe for priming and flushing
• A gauze pad

In the US, the kit also includes an insertion stylet and water-soluble lubricant.

Sizes and Variants

Available in various sizes, the MIC-KEY feeding tube accommodates different patient needs with lengths ranging from 0.8 cm to 5.0 cm. It also includes variants such as the MIC-KEY J Feeding Tube for those requiring jejunal feeding.

Maintenance and Care

Proper maintenance involves daily cleaning of the tube and stoma site with warm soapy water. The balloon volume should be checked weekly, and extension sets are recommended to be replaced every two weeks. Tube placement can be verified by aspirating gastric contents and using a pH strip, while daily rotation of the tube helps prevent adherence to the stoma site.

Safety and Usability

The design includes an anti-reflux valve to prevent leakage when not in use, and the retention balloon is filled with sterile water to keep the tube securely in place. The tube allows patients to engage in normal activities such as bathing and swimming, and it can be replaced at home without anesthesia after the initial placement period.

Troubleshooting

Common issues such as leakage, accidental removal, and clogged ports can be managed with simple techniques like flushing with warm water and checking balloon integrity. Skin irritation can be mitigated using barrier creams, and immediate medical attention is advised if the tube is dislodged or the balloon bursts. This comprehensive design and functionality make the MIC-KEY feeding tube a reliable choice for effective enteral nutrition management.