Kimberly-Clark MIC Gastrostomy Feeding Tube

Kimberly Clark MIC Gastrostomy Feeding Tubes Features

• This Kimberly Clark Feeding Tube has a universal connector design that helps provide a secure connection
• MIC Gastrostomy Tube minimizes unintentional disconnects and preserves tube life
• Tapered or non-tapered distal tip
• Clearly marked feeding, medication, and balloon ports provide ease of identification
• Ventilated Secur-Lok external retention ring:
  • Allows air circulation around the stoma
  • Maintains optimal stoma health
  • Reduces tube pressure 360 degrees from sides of stoma wall
  • Helps prevent tube migration
• Inflatable silicone internal retention balloon reduces patient trauma experienced with obturated devices
• Luer-Lok balloon port ensures secure syringe connection and makes it easier for one-handed operation
• Single-use
• Balloon Volume:
  • Pediatric: 3ml to 5ml
  • Adult: 7ml to 10ml

Mic Gastrostomy Feeding Tube User Manual

Benefits of Kimberly Clark Gastrostomy Feeding Tube

• MIC Gastrostomy Tube extends the balloon beyond the distal tip at recommended fill volumes to decrease the potential for gastric wall irritation or erosion
• Radiopaque stripe of Kimberly Clark Feeding Tube aids in catheter visualization
• Graduated centimeter markings ensure that the tube is in the correct position
• The medical-grade silicone tube material is bio-compatible and flexible
• The round skin disk is easily adjusted to maintain the correct tube position
• An open-end feeding port at the distal end permits optimal flow
• Large single port fits irrigation-tip syringes
• FDA-approved and CE-marked
• MIC Feeding Tube is gamma sterilized
• Natural rubber latex-free
• Sterile

Note: 0100-12LV comes with a Non-Recessed Distal Tip, while all others come with a Recessed Tip

Frequently Bought Together

• Kimberly-Clark MIC-KEY Bolus Extension Set
• Kimberly-Clark MIC Jejunostomy Feeding Tube Accessories
• MIC-KEY Tube Secur Lok Extension Feeding Sets

Indications For Use

• Require long-term feeding
• Unable to tolerate oral feeding
• At low risk for aspiration
• Require gastric decompression
• Medication delivery directly into the stomach

Cleaning Instructions for Kimberly Clark Gastrostomy Feeding Tube

• To prolong the feeding tube life and help prevent infection at the stoma site, be sure to maintain the tube's cleanliness
• Along with the cleanliness of the tube, the cleanliness of the skin around the stoma is also important
• A cotton-tipped applicator works well to clean the extension set immediately after each use
• Wash the tube in warm, soapy water, rinse, and allow it to air-dry

The MIC Gastrostomy feeding tubes may be placed surgically, percutaneously under fluoroscopic or endoscopic guidance, or as a replacement to an existing device using an established stoma tract.

Tube Preparation

1. Select the appropriate gastrostomy feeding tube, remove it from the package, and inspect for damage

2. Using a Luer slip syringe, inflate the balloon with sterile or distilled water through the balloon port

• Inflate the balloon with 2-3 ml of sterile or distilled water for low-volume tubes identified by LV following the REF code number.
• Inflate the balloon with 7-10 ml sterile or distilled water for Standard tubes

3. Remove the syringe and verify balloon integrity by gently squeezing the balloon to check for leaks. Visually inspect the balloon to verify symmetry. Symmetry may be achieved by gently rolling the balloon between the fingers. Reinsert the syringe and remove all the water from the balloon

4. Lubricate the tip of the tube with a water-soluble lubricant. Do not use mineral oil. Do not use petroleum jelly

Medication Administration

Use liquid medication when possible and consult the pharmacist to determine if it is safe to crush solid medication and mix it with water. If safe, pulverize the solid medication into a fine powder form and dissolve the powder in water before administering it through the feeding tube. Never crush enteric-coated medication or mix the medication with formula. Using a catheter tip syringe, flush the tube with the prescribed amount of water.

Contraindications

Contraindications for placement of a gastrostomy feeding tube include but are not limited to, ascites, colonic interposition, portal hypertension, peritonitis, and morbid obesity

FAQs about Kimberly Clark Feeding Tube

1. Can patients talk with a feeding tube?

   During nasal feeding tube placement, the patient is usually awake as the tube is threaded through the nose and down the throat into the stomach, duodenum, or intestine. The doctor will lubricate the passageway and go over the procedure while talking to the patient.

2. What is a MIC Gastrostomy Tube?

   The ENTERAL or MIC Balloon Gastrostomy tube (or G-tube) connects the inside of your stomach to the outside, allowing you to receive the food and fluids you require.

3. What causes feeding tube blockage?

   Clogged tubes can be caused by a variety of factors, including a narrow tube diameter, insufficient water flushes, and a lack of attention to proper medication administration, as many clinicians are all too familiar with.

4. What is the difference between a nasogastric tube and a gastrostomy tube?

   Gastrostomy tubes, often known as G tubes or PEG tubes, are small tubes that go straight into the stomach via the abdominal wall. Nasogastric tubes (NG tubes) are thin, flexible tubes that are placed into the nose and go down the esophagus to the stomach.