Description

The 20Fr MIC-KEY Low Profile Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Tube is expertly crafted for patients requiring long-term enteral feeding, medication delivery, or gastric decompression. Designed by Kimberly-Clark / Avanos Medical, this innovative device serves both pediatric and adult patients who cannot tolerate oral feeding or need nutritional support.

Key Features

• Low-Profile Design: This gastrostomy tube sits flush against the skin, offering comfort and discretion. Its design minimizes the risk of accidental dislodgement and allows for easy concealment under clothing.

• Balloon Retention Mechanism: The tube is secured in place by an inflatable internal retention balloon, which should be filled with sterile or distilled water. This feature ensures stability and safety.

• Medical Grade Silicone: Constructed from high-clarity, biocompatible silicone, the tube is soft, latex-free, and not made with natural rubber latex or DEHP.

• ENFit® Connector System: Provides secure, standardized connections for extension sets and syringes, reducing the risk of misconnections.

• SECUR-LOK* Connector: Ensures secure attachment with a lock-and-key style mechanism, minimizing unintentional disconnects.

• Radiopaque Stripe: Allows for visualization and confirmation of placement under imaging.

• Anti-Reflux Valve: Prevents leakage of stomach contents when not in use.

Additional Features

• Tapered, Recessed Distal Tip: Enhances safety and comfort during insertion.
• Multiple Feeding Exit Ports: Facilitates efficient delivery of nutrition and medication.
• External Retention Ring/Base: Sits slightly above the skin to secure the tube externally.
• MR Conditional: Safe for MRI under specified conditions.

Kit Components

The kit includes:

• MIC-KEY Low-Profile Gastrostomy Feeding Tube (20Fr, shaft lengths 0.8cm–5.0cm)
• 12-inch continuous and bolus feed extension sets with ENFit® connectors
• 6 mL Luer slip syringe
• 35 mL ENFit® enteral feeding syringe
• Gauze pad
• Insertion stylet (US only)
• Water-soluble lubricant (US only)

Intended Use

Suitable for both bolus and continuous feeding methods, this device is intended for patients of all ages. Proper maintenance includes regular flushing, cleaning, and monitoring of the tube and stoma site.

Maintenance and Care

• Cleaning: Clean the tube and stoma site daily. Rotate the tube 360° plus ¼ turn before cleaning.
• Replacement: Replace extension sets weekly or as recommended. Check balloon water volume weekly.

Contraindications and Potential Complications

Contraindications include conditions such as ascites, colonic interposition, and portal hypertension. Potential complications may involve skin breakdown, infection, and tube dislodgement, among others.

Additional Notes

This single-use, sterile device should not be reused or reprocessed. It is compatible with the FARRELL Decompression System for venting and requires medications to be administered in liquid form, with the tube flushed with water before and between medications. Placement can be guided percutaneously under various imaging techniques or as a replacement for an existing device.