Description
The MIC-KEY Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube by Avanos is designed for patients requiring long-term enteral nutrition and medication delivery. Its discreet, skin-level design offers comfort and reduces interference with daily activities, making it suitable for both adults and children in various care settings.
Key Features
- Secure Placement: The tube is held in place by an internal balloon, providing reliable retention within the stomach.
- Material: Made from medical-grade silicone, it is both latex-free and natural rubber-free, ensuring compatibility with sensitive individuals.
- Versatile Feeding Options: Supports bolus, intermittent, or continuous feeding, along with gastric decompression and venting.
Compatibility
The tube uses detachable extension sets compatible with ENFit connectors, available in both continuous and bolus feed options. The anti-reflux valve at the feeding port minimizes backflow, enhancing safety.
Visibility and Configuration
A radiopaque stripe allows for visibility under imaging. The tube is available in gastric (G), gastro-jejunal (GJ), and jejunal (J) configurations, with various French sizes and stoma lengths to meet individual needs.
Secure-Lok Connector
The Secur-Lok connector mechanism ensures a secure attachment, while the weighted jejunal portion in certain configurations enhances radiopacity. The trimmable distal tip in J tubes allows for a customized fit.
Kit Contents
Contents may vary but typically include:
- Continuous and bolus feed extension sets
- Luer slip syringe for balloon management
- ENFit enteral feeding syringe
- Water-soluble lubricant
- Insertion stylet
- Gauze pad
- Patient use and care guide
Intended Use
Ideal for patients unable to tolerate oral intake, the tube can be used for gastric decompression and venting. Placement methods include fluoroscopic, endoscopic, laparoscopic, or via an established stoma.
Maintenance
Regular maintenance involves cleaning the tube and stoma site, rotating the tube, and flushing it with water post-feeding or medication. Extension sets should be replaced periodically, and only water-soluble lubricant and sterile water should be used for balloon inflation.
Safety Guidelines
- Ensure only MIC-KEY extension sets are connected to the tube.
- Avoid direct insertion of medication or formula into the feeding port valve.
- Check tube position before use and monitor for potential complications.
Additional Information
The tube is designed for easy at-home replacement by trained caregivers once the stoma tract has healed. It typically requires replacement every 3-6 months, with the external base resting slightly above the skin for optimal fit.
