Low Profile Gastrostomy Tube Kit MIC-Key 12 Fr. 1.5 cm Tube Silicone Sterile, 0120-12-1.5
- Medex SKU:
- AVA-0120-12-1.5
- Packing Info:
- 1/Each
- Usually Ships:
- 7 - 10 Business Days
Description
Technical Specifications
French Size: 12 Fr
Stoma Length: 1.5 cm
Balloon Fill Volume: 3 mL (recommended); 5 mL (maximum)
Material: High-clarity, medical-grade silicone
Design: Low-profile "button" style
Key Features
Flush-to-Skin Fit: The 1.5 cm shaft is specifically designed for very shallow stoma tracts, ensuring the external base stays snug against the skin to minimize "pistoning" (the tube sliding in and out), which can cause tissue irritation.
Anti-Reflux Valve: Includes an internal one-way valve at the top of the feeding port to prevent gastric leakage when the extension set is not attached.
SECUR-LOK* Connection: Features the standard MIC-KEY* locking mechanism, which requires a "plug and turn" motion to secure extension sets, reducing the risk of messy disconnects.
Tapered Distal Tip: The end of the tube is tapered for smooth, atraumatic insertion into the stoma tract.
Recessed Tip: When the retention balloon is filled to the recommended 3 mL, the distal tip is shielded by the balloon to prevent it from irritating the stomach wall.
Radiopaque Stripe: A built-in line allows for quick verification of the tube's position via X-ray.
Kit Contents
This model is packaged as a complete kit for immediate replacement or initial placement:
1 MIC-KEY* G-Tube (12 Fr, 1.5 cm)
1 Continuous Feed Extension Set: 12-inch with a right-angle SECUR-LOK* connector.
1 Bolus Extension Set: 12-inch with a straight connector for syringe feeding.
1 6 mL Luer Slip Syringe: For inflating/deflating the silicone balloon.
1 35 mL Catheter Tip Syringe: For tube flushing and administration of nutrition/meds.
Supplies: Gauze pads, lubricant packet, and a stainless steel insertion stylet.