Description

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube by Avanos Medical is a specialized medical device designed to provide long-term enteral nutrition, medication delivery, and gastric decompression for patients across all age groups. Its discreet, skin-level design ensures comfort and minimizes visibility, making it an ideal choice for those requiring a less obtrusive solution.

Key Features

• Low-Profile Design: The tube sits flush against the abdomen, reducing the risk of accidental removal and providing comfort under clothing.
• Balloon Retention Mechanism: A silicone balloon anchors the tube securely within the stomach, inflated with sterile or distilled water to ensure proper placement.
• High-Grade Silicone: Constructed from medical-grade, latex-free silicone to minimize skin irritation and support long-term use.
• Anti-Reflux Valve: Equipped with a feeding port that prevents backflow and leakage when not in use.

Compatibility and Configuration

The MIC-KEY tube is compatible with ENFit extension sets, featuring a SECUR-LOK connector and Safety Ring to prevent misconnections and leakage. It includes a radiopaque stripe for visibility under imaging and is available in various French diameters and stoma lengths to accommodate individual patient needs. Configuration options include gastric (G), gastro-jejunal (GJ), and jejunal (J) setups, each tailored for specific feeding and decompression requirements.

Intended Use

This device is intended for use in hospitals, homes, and community health settings. It can be placed percutaneously under fluoroscopic, endoscopic, or laparoscopic guidance, or as a replacement through an established stoma tract.

Kit Contents

Kit contents may vary but typically include:

• MIC-KEY Low-Profile Gastrostomy Feeding Tube with ENFit connectors
• Continuous and bolus feed extension sets
• Syringes for balloon management and feeding
• Gauze pad
• Patient use and care guide

Maintenance and Care

Proper maintenance involves daily cleaning of the tube and stoma site with mild soap and water, regular rotation of the tube, and monitoring of balloon volume. Extension sets should be replaced regularly, and only water-soluble lubricants should be used. Medications should be administered in liquid form to prevent clogging.

Safety Precautions

Ensure compatibility by connecting only MIC-KEY extension sets to the tube. Monitor for potential complications such as leakage, blockage, or tube migration. Replacement should be guided by clinical assessment, considering changes in stoma length, tube fit, or patient weight.

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube offers a reliable and comfortable solution for managing long-term nutritional and medical needs, emphasizing safety and ease of use for both patients and caregivers.