Product Specifications
Below are the key product attributes and specifications that provide detailed information about this item:
Product Overview
Avanos Medical Mic-Key 8140-18-2.5 Low-Profile Gastrostomy Tube, a revolutionary solution designed for individuals requiring long-term enteral feeding. This innovative feeding tube is engineered to provide comfort, ease of use, and enhanced quality of life for patients of all ages, from infants to adults. The Mic-Key tube is specifically designed to be low-profile, allowing for a discreet and comfortable fit against the skin, minimizing the risk of irritation and enhancing patient mobility.
Key Features:
- Low-Profile Design: The Mic-Key tube sits flush against the abdomen, making it less noticeable and more comfortable for patients. This design reduces the risk of accidental dislodgement and allows for greater freedom of movement.
- Soft, Flexible Material: Made from high-quality, medical-grade silicone, the tube is soft and flexible, ensuring a gentle fit that minimizes discomfort during insertion and use.
- Easy to Use: The Mic-Key tube features a simple, user-friendly connector that allows for quick and secure attachment to feeding syringes and extension sets, facilitating hassle-free feeding administration.
- Secure Retention: The tube is equipped with a secure retention mechanism that helps keep it in place, reducing the risk of accidental removal and ensuring consistent feeding.
- Radiopaque Stripe: The built-in radiopaque stripe allows for easy identification under X-ray imaging, ensuring proper placement and monitoring by healthcare professionals.
- Variety of Sizes: Available in various sizes, the Mic-Key tube can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient, ensuring optimal feeding and comfort.
Use Suggestion:
The Avanos Medical Mic-Key 8140-18-2.5 Low-Profile Gastrostomy Tube is ideal for patients who require long-term enteral nutrition due to medical conditions such as neurological disorders, head and neck cancers, or other gastrointestinal issues. It is perfect for home care settings, allowing caregivers to easily administer feedings while ensuring the patient remains comfortable and active. For best results, consult with a healthcare professional to determine the appropriate size and feeding regimen, and incorporate the use of compatible feeding syringes and extension sets for seamless feeding experiences. With the Mic-Key tube, patients can enjoy a better quality of life while receiving the nutrition they need.
