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Product Overview
Avanos Medical - 98431 - Halyard Introducer Kit for 14 Fr Gastrostomy Feeding Tube, 18 Dilator
The Halyard Introducer Kit is designed for use with MIC/MIC-KEY 14 French gastrostomy feeding tubes (sold separately) and includes an 18 French dilator. This kit assists physicians in the primary placement of balloon-retained enteral feeding tubes, ensuring a secure and efficient procedure.
Features:
- Latex-free components for patient safety.
- Sterile packaging using EO (ethylene oxide) sterilization for aseptic handling.
- Includes a Gastrointestinal Anchor Set with (4) SAF-T-PEXY T-Fasteners for stable tube placement.
- Complete procedural tools such as a (1) hemostat, (1) 18G safety introducer needle, (1) 0.035" J-tip guidewire, (1) 11 scalpel, (1) dilator, (1) over-the-wire stoma measuring device, and (2) 12 mL syringes.
Specifications:
- Compatible with 14 Fr gastrostomy feeding tubes (not included).
- Includes an 18 French dilator for ease of insertion.
- Single-use, sterile-packaged for infection control.
Suggested Use:
This kit is intended for healthcare professionals to safely and efficiently place balloon-retained feeding tubes in patients requiring enteral nutrition. Follow standard gastrostomy insertion protocols and ensure proper anchoring with included T-fasteners for stable tube positioning. Dispose of all single-use components post-procedure.
