MIC-Key Low Profile Gastrostomy Feeding Tube Kit 24FR Features
- Radiopaque stripe
- Meant for single-use
- Tapered distal tip recessed at a recommended fill volume
- Mic-Key Gastrostomy Feeding Tube is latex-free and sterile
- The low-profile design makes it unobtrusive and easier to conceal
- Less cumbersome than conventional gastrostomy tubes for active patients
- An inflatable internal retention balloon reduces patient trauma experienced with obturated devices
- Patented universal connector, designed to preserve tube life and minimize unintentional disconnects
- 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
Benefits of MIC-KEY 24FR Low-Profile Gastrostomy Feeding Tube Kit
- Low profile design for a discreet look
- More easily hidden than traditional tubes
- See-through medical-grade silicone design
- Inflatable internal retention balloon
- Patented universal connector
- Helps prevent accidental disconnects
- Radiopaque stripe for visibility
- Sterile and latex-free
- Open and ventilated SECUR-LOK ring for ventilation around stoma
- Includes feeding accessories and syringes
What does a 24FR Low Profile Feeding Tube include?
Mic-Key 24FR Feeding Tube Kit includes -
- MIC-KEY Low-Profile Gastrostomy Feeding Tube
- Insertion Stylet (US Only)
- Water-soluble Lubricant (US Only)
- Continuous Feed Extension Set, 12-inch
- Bolus Feed Extension Set, 12-inch
- 6ml Luer Slip Syringe
- 35ml Enteral Feeding Syringe
- Gauze Pad
Why to Use This Product
- Low-profile tube is less visible and offer more comfortable than traditional gastrostomy tubes
- Ideal for active individuals who prefer a more manageable option
- Made with medical-grade silicone to accommodate flexibility, visibility and drapability
- Inflatable internal retention balloon helps minimize trauma from obturated tubes
- Patented universal connector helps extend the tube lifespan
- Helps to reduce accidental disconnects from feeding
- Ventilated SECUR-LOK ring allows air circulation around the stoma site.
- Kit includes extension sets, syringes, lubricant, gauze pad and insertion aid
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When to use Gastrostomy Feeding Tube?
The MIC-KEY Low-Profile gastrostomy feeding tube 24 fr is 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.
Frequently Asked Questions -Â
1. What is the MIC-KEY 24FR Feeding Tube Kit used for?
It is a low-profile gastrostomy-ostomy feeding tube kit for enteral feeding.
2. What material is the MIC-KEY feeding tube made from?
It is made of clear medical-grade silicone.
3. Is the MIC-KEY 24FR tube latex-free?
The tube is latex-free and sterile.
4. What helps keep the tube in place?
There's an inflatable internal retention balloon and external SECUR-LOK retention device.
5. What comes in the MIC-KEY 24FR kit?
The kit includes the feeding tube, insertion stylet, lubricant, continuous feed extension set, bolus feed extension set, syringes, and gauze pad.
6. Why is the low-profile design beneficial?
The low profile design of the tube is less visible, allows for easier concealment and is less bulky than standard gastrostomy tubes.
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