Description

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube by Avanos Medical is a specialized medical device designed for patients requiring long-term enteral feeding. Its discreet, low-profile design sits flush against the skin, providing comfort and reducing the risk of accidental dislodgement. This makes it suitable for both adult and pediatric patients, offering a minimally obtrusive solution for everyday use.

Key Features

• Secure Retention: The tube is held in place by an internal silicone balloon, which is inflated with sterile or distilled water. This mechanism minimizes trauma compared to rigid retention devices.
• High-Quality Material: Constructed from soft, biocompatible medical-grade silicone, ensuring durability and patient comfort.
• Multiple Ports: Includes a feeding port with an anti-reflux valve to prevent leakage and a balloon inflation port, enhancing functionality and ease of use.

Compatibility and Visibility

The MIC-KEY tube is compatible with MIC-KEY extension sets, allowing for secure continuous or bolus feeding, venting, and medication administration. The extension sets lock into place, ensuring a reliable connection. Additionally, the tube features a radiopaque stripe for easy visualization under imaging, and a tapered distal tip for less traumatic insertion.

Maintenance and Care

Maintaining the MIC-KEY tube involves regular cleaning of the tube and stoma site with mild soap and water. It is recommended to rotate the tube daily and flush it with water after feeds and between medications to prevent blockages. Balloon maintenance should follow clinical guidelines, typically involving weekly checks.

Kit Contents

The kit may include various components such as:

• Continuous and bolus feed extension sets
• Luer slip syringe for balloon maintenance
• Enteral feeding syringe

Size Options

Available in multiple French sizes and stoma lengths, the MIC-KEY tube caters to a wide range of patient needs. Balloon fill volumes vary by size, providing flexibility and customization.

Clinical Use

Indicated for long-term nutritional support, direct medication administration, and gastric decompression, the MIC-KEY tube is suitable for use in hospital, home, and community health settings. Placement methods include percutaneous techniques with fluoroscopic, endoscopic, or laparoscopic guidance.

Contraindications and Troubleshooting

Contraindications include conditions such as ascites, colonic interposition, and portal hypertension. Common troubleshooting measures involve managing blockages, balloon issues, and potential dislodgement. Regular monitoring and adherence to maintenance guidelines help ensure effective and safe use.

This comprehensive design and feature set make the MIC-KEY Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube a reliable choice for healthcare providers and patients managing enteral feeding needs.