Description

The 24Fr MIC-KEY Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube by Avanos is expertly designed for patients requiring long-term enteral feeding, gastric decompression, or direct medication delivery. Suitable for both pediatric and adult patients, this device provides a discreet and comfortable solution for managing nutritional and medical needs.

Key Features

• Low-Profile Design: The tube sits close to the skin, offering comfort and discretion while minimizing interference with clothing and daily activities.

• Secure Retention: An internal inflatable silicone balloon ensures secure placement within the stomach, recommended to be filled with 5 mL of sterile water.

• High-Quality Material: Constructed from medical-grade, latex-free silicone, providing durability and safety.

Advanced Connector System

The feeding tube features ENFit® connectors and the SECUR-LOK* system, designed to securely attach to extension sets. This minimizes accidental disconnections and reduces leakage risks. The patented universal connector and anti-reflux valve further prevent backflow and leakage when the extension set is disconnected.

Enhanced Visibility and Stability

A radiopaque stripe allows for visibility under imaging, while the external base, or bolster, holds the tube in place and permits air circulation to the skin. The feeding port is compatible with MIC-KEY extension sets, available in various lengths, and is capped when not in use.

Ease of Use

The tube includes a balloon port for easy inflation and deflation using a luer slip syringe, and a recessed distal tip for enhanced patient comfort and safety. It is sterilized using ethylene oxide or gamma methods, ensuring a high standard of hygiene.

Specifications

• French Size: 24 Fr
• Stoma Lengths: Typically ranges from 0.8 cm to 5.0 cm
• Balloon Fill Volume: 5 mL recommended, with a maximum of 10 mL

Kit Contents

The kit includes essential components such as:

• Insertion stylet (US only)
• Water-soluble lubricant (US only)
• 12-inch continuous and bolus feed extension sets with ENFit® connectors
• 6 mL luer slip syringe
• 35 mL ENFit® enteral feeding syringe
• Gauze pad

Placement and Maintenance

The tube is inserted under medical guidance and should be positioned 2–3 mm from the skin surface. It supports various feeding methods, compatible with feeding pumps or gravity feeding. Regular maintenance includes flushing the tube, cleaning the stoma site, and checking the balloon volume.

Replacement and Precautions

Replacement is recommended approximately every three months. Precautions include using only sterile water for balloon inflation and ensuring medications are in liquid form. Proper care helps maintain the tube's functionality and reduces the risk of complications, providing a reliable solution for those in need of enteral feeding support.