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Mic-Key Introducer Kit for Gastronomy Feeding Tube, 18G Needle, 20 Fr Diameter, 24 Fr Dilator, 98434
Mic-Key Introducer Kit for Gastronomy Feeding Tube, 18G Needle, 20 Fr Diameter, 24 Fr Dilator, 98434
$383.95
- Medex SKU:
- AVA-98434
- Packing Info:
- 1/Each
- Usually Ships:
- 7 - 10 Business Days
Description
the Avanos 98434 is a MIC-KEY Gastrostomy Feeding Tube Introducer Kit*. This specialized kit is used by clinicians for the initial (primary) placement of balloon-retained gastrostomy tubes, specifically designed for 20 Fr MIC* and MIC-KEY* brands.
It provides a comprehensive set of tools to perform a percutaneous "direct puncture" procedure, ensuring the stomach is safely anchored to the abdominal wall while the stoma tract is created.
Technical Specifications
Dilator Size: 24 Fr (telescopic/serial dilator).
Compatibility: Designed for the initial placement of 20 Fr MIC* or MIC-KEY* Gastrostomy Feeding Tubes.
Sterility: Provided sterile.
Safety: Features safety-engineered sharps and is not made with natural rubber latex.
Kit Contents
The 98434 is an "all-in-one" procedural tray that typically includes:
(1) Gastrointestinal Anchor Set: Contains (4) SAF-T-PEXY* T-fasteners with resorbable sutures to fix the stomach to the anterior abdominal wall.
(1) 18G Safety Introducer Needle: For the initial puncture into the stomach.
(1) Serial Dilator with Peel-Away Sheath: Allows for simultaneous dilation and sheath placement, reducing procedural steps and tissue trauma.
(1) 0.035" J-Tip Guidewire: To navigate and maintain access to the stoma tract.
(1) Over-the-Wire Stoma Measuring Device: Used to determine the exact length of the stoma tract for precise tube sizing.
(1) #11 Safety Scalpel: For the skin incision.
(1) Hemostat: To assist in tissue management.
(2) 12 mL Syringes: For balloon inflation or flushing.
Key Features
SAF-T-PEXY T-Fasteners:* These anchors are vital for the "pexy" (fixation) of the stomach against the abdominal wall. This prevents the stomach from pulling away during the procedure, which is critical for preventing leakage and peritonitis.
Integrated Peel-Away Sheath: The combined dilator and sheath system eliminates the need for multiple device exchanges, keeping the tract stable and reducing the risk of losing access during the initial placement.
Precision Sizing: The over-the-wire measuring device is essential for ensuring a low-profile MIC-KEY* tube fits correctly. Proper sizing prevents complications such as "buried bumper" syndrome (if too tight) or gastric leakage (if too loose).
Staff Safety: Includes safety-shielded needles and scalpels to protect the surgical or radiology team.
Primary Use
This kit is exclusively for the primary placement of a gastrostomy tube. It is used when a patient does not yet have a feeding tube or stoma. It is not required for routine tube replacements where a tract is already established.