Product Description
What this product is and who it’s for
- The Avanos MIC-KEY low-profile gastrostomy feeding tube kit (20 Fr, 1.0 cm) is a sterile, single-use low-profile G‑tube intended for patients who require long-term enteral gastric access for feeding, medication delivery or gastric decompression. It is intended for use where a balloon-retained low-profile device is appropriate.
Specifications
- Tube outer diameter: 20 French (20 Fr). - Stoma (external) length: 1.0 cm. - Material: medical-grade silicone; radiopaque stripe on shaft. - Internal retention: inflatable silicone balloon (balloon volume/recess spec listed as 5 mL for sizes in this range). - Distal tip: tapered, recessed distal tip. - External features: proximal anti-reflux valve in feeding port and SECUR-LOK® extension-set connector mechanism. - Sterility: supplied sterile, single-use; ethylene-oxide sterilized per manufacturer labeling.
What is included (typical kit contents — confirm with seller before purchase):
- MIC-KEY low-profile feeding tube (20 Fr, 1.0 cm). - MIC-KEY extension set (SECUR-LOK right-angle connector, ~12"). - Bolus extension set (straight SECUR-LOK connector, ~12"). - Small syringes for balloon inflation and feeding (commonly 6 mL and 35 mL), gauze, and insertion accessories (insertion stylet and lubricant shown on US-market kits). Note: exact included accessories vary by reseller and by regional kit configuration; verify the seller’s product page.
Condition and packaging
- Sold new and sterile in manufacturer/reseller packaging. The product is prescription medical equipment in many jurisdictions; confirm ordering requirements.
Usage notes and limitations
- Use only with compatible extension sets; do not administer feeds directly into the closure cap — use the extension set per instructions. - Not suitable when clinical contraindications apply (for example, ascites, peritonitis, some anatomical conditions); placement and replacement require appropriate clinical oversight. - Check MRI/conditional labeling and follow local clinical guidance.
If any required detail is not shown on the product images or seller page, ask the seller for the kit contents list and manufacturer IFU before purchase.
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