Description

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube is a specialized medical device designed to provide long-term enteral nutrition and medication delivery for patients who cannot tolerate oral feeding. Its discreet, skin-level design ensures minimal visibility and interference, making it suitable for both adult and pediatric patients in various settings, including hospitals and homes.

Key Features

• Low-Profile Design: Comfortably sits close to the skin, offering discretion and reducing obtrusiveness.
• Balloon Retention Mechanism: The internal silicone balloon securely anchors the tube in the stomach, minimizing the risk of accidental dislodgement.
• Material: Constructed from high-grade, medical-grade silicone to reduce skin irritation. The device is latex-free and includes a radiopaque stripe for visualization during placement.
• Sterility: Each tube is a sterile, single-use device, sterilized with ethylene oxide.

Feeding Port

The feeding port is compatible with MIC-KEY extension sets, featuring ENFit or SECUR-LOK connectors for bolus or continuous feeding, medication administration, and venting. It includes an anti-reflux valve to prevent leakage when not in use.

Available Sizes

The tube is available in various French sizes and stoma lengths to accommodate individual patient anatomy. Each kit includes extension sets, syringes for balloon maintenance, and other components like a gauze pad and patient care guide.

Maintenance and Care

Regular maintenance involves cleaning the tube and stoma site with mild soap and water, rotating the tube during cleaning, and checking the balloon volume. Extension sets should be replaced periodically, and only water-soluble lubricant and sterile water should be used for the balloon.

Cautions

• Verify package integrity before use.
• Do not reuse or resterilize the device.
• Ensure compatibility by only connecting MIC-KEY extension sets to the tube.
• Monitor for potential complications such as leakage or skin irritation.

Intended Use

The device is intended for use under medical supervision, suitable for neonates, children, and adults. It supports gastric decompression and venting, with placement methods including percutaneous placement under fluoroscopic, endoscopic, or laparoscopic guidance.

Physical Specifications

• French Sizes: 12 Fr, 14 Fr, 20 Fr, 24 Fr
• Stoma Lengths: 1.0 cm, 1.2 cm, 1.7 cm
• Balloon Fill Volume: Varies by size, with specific recommendations for each model.

Universal Compatibility

The ENFit connector models comply with ISO standards, ensuring compatibility with most standard enteral feeding systems. This device is for prescription use only, and specific models may have additional features or limitations, such as jejunal feeding compatibility.