Description
The MIC-KEY Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube is an essential medical device for patients requiring long-term enteral feeding, direct medication delivery, or gastric decompression. Its innovative low-profile design ensures comfort and discretion, sitting flush against the skin to minimize visibility and reduce the risk of accidental removal. This makes it suitable for patients across all age groups, from infants to adults.
Key Features
Crafted from high-clarity, medical-grade silicone, the tube offers excellent biocompatibility and flexibility. The internal inflatable retention balloon secures the tube within the stomach, while the external base allows for air circulation to prevent pressure injuries. The tapered distal tip aids in easier insertion, reducing trauma, and the closed-end design helps maintain cleanliness. Importantly, the construction is latex-free, catering to those with latex sensitivities.
Ports and Connectors
The tube features a feeding port with an anti-reflux valve to prevent leakage, a balloon port for managing the retention balloon, and in some configurations, a medication port for direct administration. The SECUR-LOK connector ensures secure attachment of extension sets, with options for ENFit or Catheter Tip connectors depending on the configuration.
Configurations and Sizes
Available in various French sizes and stoma lengths, the tube accommodates different patient needs. It comes in gastric (G), gastro-jejunal (GJ), and jejunal (J) configurations, each designed for specific feeding and decompression requirements. The GJ version includes separate jejunal and gastric ports, while the J version offers features like a lock-and-key style extension set connector and a radiopaque stripe for visibility.
Accessories
The device may include accessories such as extension sets, syringes, and a patient care guide, enhancing its functionality and ease of use.
Maintenance and Care
Proper maintenance involves daily cleaning of the tube and stoma site, regular flushing to prevent blockages, and weekly checks of the balloon volume. Extension sets and syringes should be replaced as instructed, and only water-soluble lubricants should be used.
Lifespan
The typical lifespan of the tube ranges from 3 to 12 months, with replacement determined by a clinician based on factors like stoma fit and patient weight.
Safety Considerations
Users must be aware of contraindications such as ascites and portal hypertension, and should monitor for potential complications like leakage or skin irritation. Compatibility with extension sets and syringes is crucial to ensure safe and effective use.
The MIC-KEY Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube provides a reliable and discreet solution for those in need of long-term enteral access, supporting better health outcomes through thoughtful design and comprehensive functionality.
