Avanos MIC Silicone Gastrostomy Feeding Tube features a recessed distal tip that extends the balloon beyond the distal tip at recommended fill volumes, a tapered distal tip for ease of catheter insertion, high-clarity medical grade silicone construction for visibility and drapability, and clearly marked feeding, medication and balloon ports for ease of identification. MIC G Feeding Tube delivers optimal performance and value for anyone requiring a gastrostomy tube. The unique design of the MIC G Feeding Tube extends the balloon beyond the distal tip at recommended fill volumes, thereby decreasing the potential for gastric wall irritation or erosion.
Features Of Avanos MIC Silicone Gastrostomy Feeding Tube:
- Dual exit ports.
- Medication port.
- Gamma Sterilized.
- Luer-Lok balloon port.
- Graduated centimeter markings.
- FDA-approved and CE-marked.
- Secur-Lok external retention ring.
- Universal feeding port connector.
- Medical grade silicone construction.
- Inflatable silicone internal retention balloon.
- Recessed distal tip at recommended fill volume.
- Radiopaque stripe to aid in catheter visualization.
- International color-coded balloon port according to catheter french size for ease of identification.
Indications for Use: The AVANOS MIC Gastrostomy / Bolus Feeding Tube is indicated for use in patients who require long-term feeding, are unable to tolerate oral feeding, are at low risk for aspiration, require gastric decompression and/or medication delivery directly into the stomach.
Contraindications: Contraindications for placement of a gastrostomy feeding tube include, but are not limited to ascites, colonic interposition, portal hypertension, peritonitis, and morbid obesity.
