Description

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube by Avanos is a specialized medical device designed for patients requiring long-term enteral feeding. Its low-profile, skin-level design offers comfort and discretion, making it suitable for patients of all ages, including pediatric, teen, and adult users. This device provides direct access to the stomach through a stoma in the abdominal wall, held securely in place by an internal inflatable silicone balloon.

Key Features

• Comfortable Design: The tube sits flush against the skin, minimizing the risk of accidental removal or snagging.
• Radiopaque Stripe: Allows for easy imaging.
• Tapered, Recessed Distal Tip: Facilitates easier insertion with reduced trauma.
• Anti-Reflux Valve: Prevents leakage in the feeding port.
• Closed-End Design: Helps maintain cleanliness.

Material and Safety

Crafted from latex-free, medical-grade silicone, the tube is biocompatible, soft, and designed for patient comfort. It is a sterile, single-use, prescription-only device, ensuring high standards of safety and hygiene.

Connector Options

The device features various connector types, including ENFit, catheter tip, and SECUR-LOK connectors, with a medication port available in some configurations. These options provide versatility to meet different patient needs.

Available Sizes

The tube comes in multiple sizes with outer diameters ranging from 12 to 24 French and stoma lengths from 0.8 cm to 5.0 cm, accommodating a wide range of clinical requirements.

Kit Components

Depending on the configuration, the kit may include:

• Insertion stylet
• Water-soluble lubricant
• Continuous and bolus feed extension sets
• Luer slip syringe for balloon maintenance
• ENFit or enteral feeding syringe
• Gauze pad

Maintenance and Care

Proper care involves daily cleaning of the tube and stoma site, regular rotation of the tube, and weekly checks of the balloon volume using sterile or distilled water. The tube should be replaced every 3 to 12 months, and only recommended extension sets and syringes should be used.

Contraindications and Complications

Contraindications include conditions such as ascites, colonic interposition, and portal hypertension. Common complications may involve leakage, blockage, granulation tissue, and balloon deflation. Proper management includes monitoring for skin irritation, infection, and tube migration.

Special Instructions

• Ensure the external base rests 1–2 mm above the skin.
• Use only distilled or sterile water in the balloon.
• Do not reuse or resterilize the device.
• Keep the device capped when not in use.
• Avoid administering food or medication via the balloon inflation valve.

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube is a reliable solution for effective and discreet enteral feeding management, tailored to meet diverse patient needs with precision and care.