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Introducer Kit for Gastrostomy Feeding Tube, 20Fr Dilator, 98432
$383.95
- Medex SKU:
- AVA-98432
- Packing Info:
- 1/Each
- Usually Ships:
- 7 - 10 Business Days
Description
The Avanos 98432 is a MIC-KEY Gastrostomy Feeding Tube Introducer Kit*. This specialized kit provides clinicians with the necessary tools for the initial placement of balloon-retained enteral feeding tubes (specifically the MIC* and MIC-KEY* brands).
It is designed to facilitate a percutaneous approach while minimizing trauma and ensuring the stomach is securely anchored to the abdominal wall.
Technical Specifications
Dilator Size: 20 Fr.
Compatibility: Designed for use with 16 Fr MIC* or MIC-KEY* Gastrostomy Feeding Tubes.
Sterility: Packaged sterile (Ethylene Oxide sterilization).
Latex Status: Not made with natural rubber latex.
MRI Safety: MR Conditional.
Kit Contents
The 98432 is a comprehensive kit that typically includes:
(1) Gastrointestinal Anchor Set: Contains (4) SAF-T-PEXY* T-fasteners with resorbable sutures and locking bolsters to secure the stomach to the anterior abdominal wall.
(1) 18G Safety Introducer Needle: Pre-loaded to protect against needle-stick injuries.
(1) Serial Dilator: Includes an incorporated peel-away sheath, allowing for dilation and sheath placement in a single step to reduce procedural time and trauma.
(1) 0.035" J-Tip Guidewire: For navigating the stoma tract.
(1) Over-the-Wire Stoma Measuring Device: Used to accurately determine the length of the stoma for precise tube sizing and fit.
(1) #11 Safety Scalpel: For the initial incision.
(1) Hemostat: To assist in the procedure.
(2) 12 mL Syringes: For various procedural needs.
Key Features
SAF-T-PEXY T-Fasteners:* These unique fasteners provide a secure "pexy" (fixation) of the stomach to the abdominal wall, which is critical during the initial tract formation to prevent leakage into the peritoneal cavity.
Peel-Away Sheath Technology: By integrating the sheath onto the dilator, the kit eliminates the need for multiple exchanges, reducing the risk of losing the tract during the procedure.
Precision Measuring: The over-the-wire measuring device helps ensure the patient receives the correctly sized low-profile tube (like a MIC-KEY*), which improves patient comfort and reduces the risk of "buried bumper" syndrome or leakage.
Safety Engineered: Both the scalpel and the introducer needle feature safety shields to protect the clinical staff.
Primary Use
This kit is used by gastroenterologists or interventional radiologists for the primary (initial) placement of a gastrostomy tube. It is not used for routine tube replacements (which typically do not require a dilator or fasteners).