MIC ENFit Balloon Gastrostomy Tube with Y-Connector

Description

The Avanos MIC Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube with ENFit Y-Connector is a balloon‑retained, medical‑grade silicone G‑tube designed for long‑term enteral nutrition, medication delivery, and gastric decompression in pediatric and adult patients who cannot tolerate oral feeding and are at low risk for aspiration. It may be placed surgically, percutaneously under fluoroscopic or endoscopic guidance, or used as a replacement through an established stoma tract. A radiopaque stripe supports visualization under X‑ray.

Intended Use and Category

• Gastrostomy (G) feeding tube for long‑term enteral access
• Suitable for nutrition, medication administration, and gastric decompression
• PEG placement compatible; not a gastro‑jejunal tube

Connector System and Ports

• ENFit Y‑connector compliant with ISO 80369‑3
• Two gastric ports allow separate access for feeding and for medication/water flushes
• Dedicated balloon inflation port for the internal retention balloon
• No jejunal port

Design and Securement Features

• Medical‑grade silicone construction
• Internal retention via inflatable silicone balloon
• SECUR‑LOK external retention ring (external bolster) for secure external fixation and position maintenance
• Distal tip design varies by size: tapered distal tip on 12 Fr; recessed distal tip on 14–30 Fr
• Radiopaque stripe for imaging confirmation

Sizes and Specifications

• Available French sizes: 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 Fr
• Balloon fill volume: size‑dependent; follow device labeling and instructions for use
• Sterility: sterile; gamma sterilized

Placement Context

• May be placed surgically or percutaneously under fluoroscopic or endoscopic guidance
• Appropriate as a replacement tube through an established stoma tract when a mature tract is present

Regulatory

• Prescription device (Rx)

Use Considerations

• Separate gastric ports help organize workflows for feeding and medication/water flushes without disconnecting lines
• External retention ring enables bedside adjustment to help maintain appropriate external length per clinical protocol