Description

The MIC-KEY Stoma Measuring Device by Avanos Medical is an essential tool for healthcare professionals aiming to achieve precise stoma tract measurement for optimal enteral feeding tube placement. This device is specifically designed to enhance patient comfort and safety by ensuring accurate stoma length measurement, thereby facilitating the correct fitting of MIC-KEY Low-Profile feeding tubes.

Key Features

• Over-The-Wire Design: The device features an Over-The-Wire (OTW) design compatible with the Seldinger technique, allowing for precise stoma measurement.
• Dual Lumen Construction: Equipped with dual lumen construction, it supports both over-the-wire use and balloon inflation.
• Recessed-Tip Silicone Balloon: Includes a recessed-tip silicone balloon with printed measurement markings ranging from 1 to 5 cm in 0.25 cm increments.
• Radiopaque Material: Contains barium sulfate, making it radiopaque for visibility under imaging.

Included Accessories

• Luer Slip Syringe: Comes with a 12 ml Luer Slip syringe for easy inflation and deflation of the internal balloon.
• Molded Silicone Head: Features a molded silicone head with two ports for balloon inflation and guidewire use.

Material and Safety

• Constructed from high-quality materials including silicone, polyether imide, and polycarbonate.
• Free from natural rubber latex, DEHP, DBP, and BBP, ensuring safety for sensitive patients.

Packaging and Sterility

• Sterile Packaging: Each device is ETO sterilized and individually packaged in Tyvek pouches to maintain sterility.
• Single Use: Intended for single use only, preventing cross-contamination and ensuring hygiene.

Usage Guidelines

• Designed for exclusive use by trained healthcare professionals.
• Not intended for reuse or re-sterilization.

Dimensions

• Tube Length: 18 cm
• Outer Diameter: 0.4 cm
• Balloon Inflation Volume: 3 ml

Compliance and Manufacturing

• CE marked and manufactured under ISO 13485 standards.
• Offers a shelf life of 3 years and is produced in Mexico.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry place to maintain device integrity.

Common Use Cases

The device is particularly useful in scenarios involving changes in patient anatomy, such as weight fluctuations, discomfort, or improper tube fit. It ensures the external base of the feeding tube rests appropriately above the skin surface, enhancing the overall effectiveness of enteral feeding tube placement.