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Mic-Key Introducer Kit for Jejunal/Gastric Feeding Tube, 18G Needle, 18 Fr Diameter, 22 Fr Dilator, 98438
Mic-Key Introducer Kit for Jejunal/Gastric Feeding Tube, 18G Needle, 18 Fr Diameter, 22 Fr Dilator, 98438
$390.95
- Medex SKU:
- AVA-98438
- Packing Info:
- 1/Each
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- 7 - 10 Business Days
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Description
The Avanos 98438 is an Introducer Kit for Jejunal/Gastro-Jejunal (GJ) Feeding Tubes. It is a comprehensive procedural kit used by clinicians (typically in Interventional Radiology or Surgery) to create a stoma tract and facilitate the primary placement of MIC* or MIC-KEY* feeding tubes.
Technical Specifications
Dilator Size: 22 Fr (serial dilator with an incorporated peel-away sheath).
Introducer Needle: 18G Safety Introducer Needle.
Guidewire: 0.035" J-tip Guidewire (compatible with the included 5 Fr seeking catheter).
Compatibility: Designed for placing feeding tubes ranging from 12 Fr to 20 Fr in diameter.
Sterility: Sterilized via Gamma radiation; intended for single use only.
Kit Contents
The 98438 is a "convenience kit" that bundles all necessary components for a percutaneous procedure into one package:
Gastrointestinal Anchor Set: Includes 4 SAF-T-PEXY T-Fasteners* (used to secure the stomach wall to the anterior abdominal wall).
Hemostat: For blunt dissection and assisting in T-fastener placement.
Seeking Catheter: 5 Fr catheter used for initial tract verification.
Scalpel: #11 safety scalpel for the initial incision.
Stoma Measuring Device: An over-the-wire tool to accurately measure the length of the stoma tract, ensuring a proper "low-profile" (MIC-KEY) tube fit.
Syringe: 12 mL syringe for balloon inflation or aspiration.
Key Features
Reduced Procedural Steps: By including the SAF-T-PEXY* T-fasteners and a serial dilator in one kit, it minimizes the number of individual items a facility needs to stock and open for a GJ-tube placement.
Atraumatic Dilation: The serial dilator allows for a gradual increase in the stoma size, which reduces tissue trauma compared to single-stage large-bore dilation.
Peel-Away Sheath: The dilator includes a sheath that stays in place after the dilator is removed, providing a protected "tunnel" through which the feeding tube can be easily passed.
Safety Engineered: Includes safety needles and scalpels to reduce the risk of accidental sharps injuries during the procedure.
Primary Uses
Primary GJ-Tube Placement: Creating the initial tract for a Gastro-Jejunal tube.
Primary Jejunal (J) Tube Placement: Direct access to the small intestine.
Complex Gastrostomy: Used in cases where a standard "push" or "pull" PEG procedure is not ideal and a radiologic/introducer approach is preferred.