Description

The 12Fr 3-5ml Balloon ENFit MIC Balloon Gastrostomy Tube is expertly designed for those requiring long-term enteral feeding. Suitable for both pediatric and adult patients, this low-profile tube facilitates the direct delivery of nutrition, medications, and fluids into the stomach through a stoma.

Key Features

• Size and Capacity: The tube is sized at 12 French (Fr) with a balloon capacity ranging from 3 to 5 mL. It is recommended to fill the balloon with 3 mL of sterile or distilled water for optimal performance.

• Material: Constructed from high-clarity, medical-grade silicone, the tube is latex-free, ensuring safety and comfort.

• Retention Mechanism: Features an inflatable internal silicone retention balloon and a SECUR-LOK external retention ring for secure placement.

• Connectors: Equipped with ENFit universal feeding port connectors and a medication port, compatible with MIC-KEY extension sets.

• Anti-Reflux Valve: Minimizes leakage when the feeding port is not in use.

• Radiopaque Stripe: Allows for imaging and placement verification.

Design and Usability

The low-profile design sits close to the skin, providing discretion and comfort. The tapered distal tip aids in easier insertion, while the high-clarity silicone allows for visual inspection. The tube is gamma sterilized and comes in sterile packaging.

Kit Components

The kit may include:

• Feeding tube
• Insertion stylet (US only)
• Water-soluble lubricant (US only)
• Continuous and bolus feed extension sets with ENFit connectors
• 6 mL Luer Slip syringe
• 35 mL ENFit enteral feeding syringe
• Gauze pad

Intended Use

Designed for enteral feeding, medication administration, and gastric decompression, this tube is intended for long-term use. Proper maintenance includes daily cleaning, regular rotation, and routine balloon volume checks.

Maintenance and Care

• Clean the tube and stoma site daily with mild soap and water.
• Rotate the tube 360° to prevent sticking.
• Check balloon volume every 1–2 weeks.
• Flush the tube with water before and after feeds or medications.

Replacement and Compatibility

Routine replacement is recommended every 6–12 months. Ensure only compatible extension sets are connected, and cap the feeding port when not in use.

Precautions

• Administer food and medication only via the feeding port.
• Avoid overtightening ENFit connections.
• Monitor for potential complications such as infection or tube migration.

This gastrostomy tube is a reliable solution for neonates, pediatric, and adult patients requiring sustained enteral nutrition, offering a blend of safety, functionality, and ease of use.