MIC-Key Low-Profile Gastrostomy Feeding Tube Kit 18 FR Features
- Mickey gastrostomy feeding tube is not made with natural rubber latex and sterile
- Less cumbersome than conventional G-tubes for active patients
- The low profile design of the MIC KEY button g tube makes it unobtrusive & easier to conceal
- Tapered distal tip recessed at a recommended fill volume
- Inflatable silicone internal retention balloon reduces patient trauma experienced with obturated devices
- Ventilated secur-lok ring, the external retention mechanism designed to allow air to circulate around the stoma site and reduce tube pressure 360 degrees from the sides of the stoma wall
- Radiopaque stripe
- Patented universal connector, designed to preserve tube life & minimize unintentional disconnects
- Single patient use
- Indicated for use in patients who require:
- Enteral feeding,
- Patients 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).
Who should use a Gastrostomy Feeding Tube?
A gastrostomy feeding tube may be recommended for individuals who are unable to consume adequate nutrition and hydration orally due to various medical conditions, such as:
- Neurological conditions, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease, can affect the ability to swallow.
- Head and neck cancers can make it difficult to swallow or cause blockages in the digestive system.
- Gastrointestinal disorders, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, can cause malabsorption of nutrients.
- Severe burns or injuries that make it difficult to eat or drink.
- Developmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, can affect the ability to swallow or process food.
Frequently Bought Together
- MIC KEY 18FR Gastrostomy Feeding Tube Extension Sets With Enfit Connectors
- Latex-Free Vinyl Exam Gloves
- CLOG ZAPPER Enteral Feeding Declogging System
How to use MIC KEY Low Profile G Tube?
- Attach – To start, attach the MIC-KEY G Extension Set to the MIC-KEY G feeding port by matching the black lines on the extension set and feeding port. Push the extension set down firmly and “lock” it into place by turning the connector CLOCKWISE until you feel a slight resistance (approximately three-quarters turn).
Note – Do not turn the connector past the stop point. It is important to keep the extension set “locked” into place during feeding.
