Description

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube, developed by Avanos, is an essential medical device designed for patients requiring long-term enteral nutrition and medication delivery directly into the stomach. Its discreet, low-profile design ensures comfort and minimal visibility, making it suitable for both adults and children in various care settings, including hospitals and homes.

Key Features

• Secure Retention: The tube is anchored securely with an internal silicone balloon, minimizing the risk of dislodgement. An external retention disc sits flush with the abdomen, providing additional stability.
• High-Quality Materials: Constructed from clear, medical-grade silicone, the device is latex-free and biocompatible, ensuring safe long-term use.
• Enhanced Visibility: A radiopaque stripe allows for easy visualization under imaging, aiding in accurate placement and monitoring.
• Patient Comfort: The recessed and tapered distal tip is designed for ease of insertion and enhanced comfort.

Compatibility and Safety

The MIC-KEY G-Tube is compatible with ENFit extension sets, promoting safe and standardized connections to enteral feeding systems. This compatibility helps prevent misconnections, adhering to ISO standards. Select models feature an anti-reflux valve to prevent leakage when the extension set is disconnected.

Size and Monitoring

The tube includes size markings at 1cm increments, allowing caregivers to monitor for potential migration. It supports various placement methods, including percutaneous placement under fluoroscopic, endoscopic, or laparoscopic guidance.

Maintenance and Care

Proper maintenance involves daily cleaning of the tube and stoma site with mild soap and water. The tube should be rotated 360° daily after the initial healing period to prevent tissue embedding. Balloon volume should be regularly checked and maintained using sterile or distilled water.

Replacement and Usage

Extension sets should be replaced every few weeks, with the overall tube replacement interval determined by a clinician, typically every 3–6 months. The tube should be flushed with warm water to clear blockages, avoiding excessive force.

Kit Contents

The kit may include:

• Continuous and bolus feed extension sets
• Luer slip syringe for balloon management
• ENFit enteral feeding syringe
• Insertion stylet (US only)
• Water-soluble lubricant (US only)
• Gauze pad
• Patient use and care guide

Precautions

Users should adhere to universal precautions, such as using only sterile or distilled water for balloon inflation and verifying package integrity before use. The device is single-use and should not be reprocessed or resterilized. Monitoring for complications like leakage, blockage, or tube migration is essential for effective use.

Available Sizes

The MIC-KEY G-Tube is available in various sizes, with tube diameters ranging from 12 Fr to 24 Fr and multiple stoma lengths to accommodate individual patient needs. Balloon fill volumes are specified to ensure optimal performance, enhancing the device's adaptability to different anatomical requirements.