Description

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube, developed by Avanos, is a specialized medical device designed for patients requiring long-term enteral feeding. Suitable for both adults and children who cannot tolerate oral nutrition, this device facilitates the direct delivery of nutrition, fluids, and medications into the stomach. It is also effective for gastric decompression and medication administration, making it versatile for use in hospital, home, and community health settings.

Key Features

Discreet and Comfortable Design

The tube's low-profile, skin-level design ensures it sits flush with the abdomen, providing comfort and discretion. This minimizes interference with daily activities, allowing patients to maintain their lifestyle with minimal disruption.

Secure Retention

The device features a balloon retention mechanism, where an internal silicone balloon anchors the tube securely in the stomach. The balloon is inflated with sterile or distilled water, with volume varying by tube size, ensuring a tailored fit for each patient.

Advanced Feeding Port

Equipped with an anti-reflux valve, the feeding port prevents leakage of gastric contents when not in use. It is compatible with extension sets for continuous or bolus feeding, venting, and medication delivery, enhancing its functionality.

Material and Compatibility

Made from medical-grade silicone, the tube is latex-free and includes a radiopaque stripe for visibility under imaging. The recessed distal tip adds to patient comfort. The device is sterile and intended for single use, with ethylene oxide sterilization ensuring safety.

Size Options

Available in various French diameters and stoma lengths, the tube is marked at 1cm increments for easy monitoring. It includes separate ports for gastric access and balloon inflation, with some models offering additional jejunal and gastric ports.

Placement and Maintenance

The tube can be placed percutaneously under various guidance methods or as a replacement using an established stoma tract. Regular maintenance includes cleaning, flushing, and rotating the tube to maintain stoma health. Balloon volume should be checked periodically, and extension sets should be replaced as needed.

Kit Contents

The kit may include:

• MIC-KEY Low-Profile Gastrostomy Feeding Tube with ENFit connectors
• 12-inch continuous and bolus feed extension sets
• 6ml Luer slip syringe
• 35ml ENFit enteral feeding syringe
• Gauze pad
• Water-soluble lubricant (US only)
• Insertion stylet (US only)
• Patient use & care guide

Cautions

This device is for prescription use only and should not be reused, reprocessed, or resterilized. Proper use and maintenance are essential to prevent common issues such as leakage, blockage, and granulation tissue. Replacement and stoma length assessment should be conducted by a clinician to ensure optimal performance.