MIC Gastrostomy Feeding Tubes are designed for patients requiring long-term enteral nutrition who cannot tolerate oral intake, have a low aspiration risk, or need gastric decompression or medication delivery directly into the stomach. These tubes may be placed surgically, percutaneously under fluoroscopic or endoscopic guidance, or used as a replacement when a mature stoma tract already exists.
Features
- Gamma sterilized for safety.
- Material: Soft, medical-grade silicone.
- Universal enteral feeding port connector.
- Dedicated medication port for easy dosing.
- Recessed distal tip for comfortable insertion.
- Radiopaque stripe for enhanced visibility during imaging.
- SECUR-LOK external retention ring for secure positioning.
- Inflatable silicone retention balloon to help maintain placement.
Indications for Use
The Avanos MIC gastrostomy feeding tubes are intended for patients who require long-term enteral feeding, cannot tolerate oral intake, are at low risk for aspiration, or need gastric decompression or medication delivery directly into the stomach.
Contraindications
Contraindications include colonic interposition, ascites, portal hypertension, peritonitis, uncorrected coagulopathy, infection around the stoma site, and absence of an established tract for replacement.
Complications
Possible complications include nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating, aspiration, skin breakdown, infection, hypergranulation tissue, tube clogging, leakage, balloon failure, and device dislodgement.
Placement
MIC gastrostomy feeding tubes may be placed surgically, percutaneously under fluoroscopic or endoscopic guidance, or as a replacement using an existing stoma tract.
Warning: Perform gastropexy to secure the stomach to the abdominal wall and identify the insertion site prior to tube insertion. Do not use the retention balloon for gastropexy.
Balloon Maintenance
Balloon life varies based on care and patient factors. Check balloon water volume weekly using sterile or distilled water only. Replace the tube if balloon leakage or rupture is detected.
Daily Care & Maintenance Check List
- Inspect stoma site and tube condition daily.
- Clean using warm water and mild soap; rinse and dry thoroughly.
- Rotate tube daily and ensure external bolster rests 1–2 mm above the skin.
- Flush regularly based on facility guidelines.
MRI Safety Information
MIC gastrostomy feeding tubes are MR Safe.
Warning
Do not reuse, reprocess, or resterilize this medical device. Reuse, reprocessing, or resterilization may
- For enteral nutrition and/or enteral medication only
- Adversely affect the known biocompatibility characteristics of the device
- Compromise the structural integrity of the device
- Lead to the device not performing as intended, or
- Create a risk of contamination and cause the transmission of infectious diseases resulting in patient injury, illness, or death.
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