Low Profile Gastrostomy Tube Kit MIC-Key 18 Fr. 1.2 cm Tube Silicone Sterile, 0120-18-1.2
- Medex SKU:
- AVA-0120-18-1.2
- Packing Info:
- 1/Each
- Usually Ships:
- 7 - 10 Business Days
Description
Key Features
18 French Diameter: A specialized mid-range size. It offers better flow for nutrition and medication than a 16 Fr, but has a smaller footprint and is generally easier to insert than the 20 Fr adult standard.
1.2 cm Stoma Length: Designed to provide a comfortable fit for a relatively thin abdominal wall. This length helps prevent "pitting" (the button digging into the skin) while maintaining a low profile.
Medical-Grade Silicone: High-clarity, biocompatible construction that is soft against the skin and durable for several months of use.
Internal Anti-Reflux Valve: A built-in one-way valve prevents the backflow of stomach acid or formula when the extension set is disconnected.
Radiopaque Stripe: Features a barium sulfate stripe to allow for quick verification of the tube’s position via X-ray.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer SKU: 0120-18-1.2
Tube Size: 18 French (Fr)
Stoma Length: 1.2 cm
Balloon Fill Volume: Recommended 3–5 mL of sterile or distilled water (Maximum capacity is 10 mL).
Connector Compatibility: This is a Legacy (Non-ENFit) kit. It uses the traditional "twist-and-lock" extension sets with tapered/catheter-tip ends.
Note: If your syringes are purple and threaded, you need the ENFit version: 8140-18-1.2.
Kit Contents
(1) MIC-KEY 18 Fr G-Tube (1.2 cm length)
(1) MIC-KEY Continuous Feed Extension Set (12 in.)
(1) MIC-KEY Bolus Feed Extension Set (12 in.)
(1) 6 mL Luer-Slip Syringe (for balloon maintenance)
(1) 35 mL Catheter-Tip Syringe
(4) Gauze Pads