Product Specifications
Below are the key product attributes and specifications that provide detailed information about this item:
Product Overview
Avanos Medical Mic-Key 8140-24-5.0 Gastrostomy Tube, a state-of-the-art feeding solution designed for patients requiring long-term enteral nutrition. This innovative device ensures a safe and effective method for delivering nutrition and hydration directly to the stomach, making it an ideal choice for individuals with swallowing difficulties or those who are unable to eat by mouth.
The Mic-Key Gastrostomy Tube is crafted with high-quality medical-grade materials, ensuring durability and biocompatibility. Its low-profile design allows for greater comfort and ease of use, minimizing the risk of irritation around the stoma site. This tube features a 24 French size, providing optimal flow rates for both liquid nutrition and medications, while the 5.0 cm length is specifically designed to accommodate a variety of patient anatomies.
Key Features:
- Low-profile design: Enhances comfort and reduces visibility, allowing patients to maintain a more active lifestyle without the bulkiness of traditional feeding tubes.
- Medical-grade materials: Ensures safety and minimizes the risk of allergic reactions or infections.
- 24 French size: Offers an ideal balance between flow rate and patient comfort, suitable for a wide range of feeding regimens.
- 5.0 cm length: Tailored to fit various patient anatomies, ensuring proper placement and functionality.
- Easy-to-use connector: Facilitates quick and secure attachment to feeding devices, making the feeding process more efficient.
- Radiopaque stripe: Allows for easy visualization on X-rays, aiding in proper placement verification.
Use Suggestion:
The Avanos Medical Mic-Key Gastrostomy Tube is perfect for patients who require enteral feeding due to conditions such as neurological disorders, head and neck cancers, or severe swallowing difficulties. Caregivers can easily administer liquid nutrition, medications, and hydration through the tube, ensuring that patients receive the necessary nutrients without the discomfort associated with traditional feeding methods. For best results, it is recommended to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for tube care and maintenance, ensuring a safe and effective feeding experience.
With the Avanos Medical Mic-Key 8140-24-5.0 Gastrostomy Tube, you can provide your patients with a reliable and comfortable feeding solution that supports their nutritional needs and enhances their quality of life.
