Description

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube is an innovative solution designed for individuals requiring long-term enteral feeding. Its discreet, low-profile design sits flush with the skin, providing comfort and reducing the risk of accidental dislodgement. This makes it particularly suitable for active individuals and children.

Key Features

• Secure Retention: The tube is held in place by an internal, inflatable silicone balloon, ensuring secure placement. The balloon is filled with sterile or distilled water, with fill volumes tailored to the tube size.

• High-Quality Material: Constructed from soft, biocompatible, medical-grade silicone, the tube is latex-free and sterile, designed for single use.

• Anti-Reflux Valve: The feeding port includes an anti-reflux valve to prevent backflow and leakage, enhancing safety when not in use.

• SECUR-LOK Connector: Features a SECUR-LOK connector and Safety Ring to prevent inadvertent connections to intravenous lines and minimize leakage.

Compatibility and Visibility

• Extension Sets: Compatible with MIC-KEY extension sets featuring ENFit connectors, available for both bolus and continuous feeding. These extension sets are disposable and should be replaced regularly.

• Radiopaque Striping: Includes radiopaque striping for clear visualization under fluoroscopy, aiding in placement and monitoring.

Design and Sizing

• Tapered Distal Tip: The tube's tapered, recessed distal tip allows for easy, atraumatic insertion, minimizing irritation to the stomach wall.

• External Base: A soft, robust external base sits slightly above the skin to allow air circulation, reduce motion, and support stoma health.

• Size Options: Available in various French sizes and stoma lengths to accommodate diverse patient needs, with clear port markings for monitoring.

Kit Contents

The kit may include:

• Bolus and continuous feed extension sets
• Luer slip syringe for balloon management
• ENFit syringe for feeding and flushing
• Gauze pad and water-soluble lubricant

Specialized Variants

• Gastro-Jejunal and Jejunal Tubes: Specialized variants offer additional features such as separate feeding ports and enhanced radiopacity for specific clinical needs.

Maintenance and Care

Regular maintenance includes:

• Cleaning the tube and stoma site
• Rotating the tube to prevent embedding
• Checking balloon volume
• Flushing the tube to prevent clogging

Manufacturer

Produced by Avanos Medical, the MIC-KEY tube is a trusted device in the management of enteral feeding, offering a comprehensive solution tailored to patient comfort and clinical efficacy.