Description

The ENFit MIC Balloon Gastrostomy Tube by Avanos is a specialized medical device crafted from high-quality medical-grade silicone. It is designed to provide long-term enteral nutrition, gastric decompression, and direct medication delivery for both pediatric and adult patients who are unable to tolerate oral feeding.

Key Features

• Secure Connections: Equipped with ENFit connectors, this tube ensures secure and standardized connections with enteral feeding systems, minimizing the risk of disconnections.
• Internal Retention Balloon: The inflatable silicone balloon provides secure internal placement, with balloon volume varying by tube size.
• External Retention: The SECUR-LOK external retention ring helps maintain the tube's position and proper distance from the skin.

Design and Visibility

• Port Configuration: Available with 2 or 3 ports, including a balloon inflation port and one or two ENFit feeding/medication ports.
• Distal Tip Design: Features a tapered or recessed distal tip, depending on the size, enhancing comfort and functionality.
• Radiopaque Stripe: Includes a barium sulphate stripe for visibility under imaging, aiding in accurate placement.

Low-Profile Option

Some models offer a low-profile design, making the tube unobtrusive and easy to conceal under clothing. Select models also feature a universal connector to help preserve tube life and minimize unintentional disconnects.

Material and Safety

• Materials: Made from medical-grade silicone and Tritan, free from natural rubber latex, DEHP, DBP, and BBP.
• Sterilization: Gamma sterilized and individually packaged in Tyvek pouches, ensuring sterility and safety.

Size and Configuration

Available in a range of French sizes from 12Fr to 30Fr, with various balloon volumes and tube lengths. The tube is suitable for surgical placement, percutaneous methods, or replacement via an established stoma tract.

Care and Maintenance

Regular care includes daily cleaning, tube rotation, and flushing after feeds or medication to prevent blockage. Proper management of the stoma site and maintaining balloon volume are essential for optimal performance.

Contraindications

Not suitable for patients with conditions such as ascites, colonic interposition, portal hypertension, peritonitis, or morbid obesity.

Compliance and Safety

The device is MR safe, CE marked, and manufactured in an ISO13485-compliant facility. It is intended for single use only, with a shelf life of three years.

Troubleshooting

Common issues include leakage, tube blockage, and balloon deflation, which can be managed with appropriate measures. The absence of a built-in clamp to prevent backflow can be addressed upon request.

Kit Components

Components may vary by region or model and can include extension sets, syringes, and other accessories to facilitate use. Proper storage in a cool, dry place is recommended to maintain product integrity.