Features of Mic-Key Low-Profile Feeding Tube
- Mic-Key 20FR Gastrostomy Feeding Tube Kit includes:
- 1 MIC-KEY Low-Profile Feeding Tube
- 1 MIC-KEY extension set with SECUR-LOK right angle connector and 2 port Y and clamp 12" length (for continuous feeding)
- 1 MIC-KEY bolus extension set with cath tip, SECUR-LOK straight connector and clamp 12" length (for bolus feeding)
- one 6ml syringe
- one 35ml catheter tip syringe
- 4 gauze pads
- 1 Directions for use
- 1 Patient care guide
- Mic-Key Gastrostomy Feeding Tube is latex free and sterile
- Less cumbersome than conventional gastrostomy tubes for active patients
- High clarity medical grade silicone construction, designed for visibility and drapability
- Low-profile design makes it unobtrusive and easier to conceal
- Tapered distal tip recessed at recommended fill volume
- Inflatable silicone internal retention balloon reduces patient trauma experienced with obturated devices
- Proximal anti-reflux valve
- Ventilated secur-lok ring, the external retention mechanism designed to allow air to circulate around the stoma site and reduce tube pressure 360º from the sides of the stoma wall
- Radiopaque stripe
- Patented universal connector, designed to preserve tube life and minimize unintentional disconnects
- Single Use
- Balloon volume: 5ml
Important Tips while using MIC-KEY 20FR G Tube
The MIC-KEY Low-Profile Feeding Tubes are indicated for use in patients who require enteral feeding, are unable to tolerate oral feeding, require gastric decompression and/or medication delivery directly into either the stomach, distal to the stomach, distal duodenum or proximal jejunum (tube types vary from G, J, TJ/ GJ & GE depending on what medical professional has prescribed/placed).
Contraindications:Contraindications for placement of a feeding tube include, but are not limited to ascites, colonic interposition, portal hypertension, peritonitis and morbid obesity.
MIC-KEY 20FR Feeding Tube Reviews
