Avanos MIC-KEY G User manual

STEP 2
FLUSH
SAFETY TIPS
• Always wash your hands thoroughly with warm,
soapy water before touching the feeding tube.
• Avoid puncturing or tearing any part
of the tube or extension sets.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR STOMA SITE
Clean the skin around and under your MIC-KEY* G
feeding tube daily using:
• Mild soap and water
• A soft, lint-free cloth or cotton tipped applicator
MIC-KEY* G TUBE & PORT CARE
! Carefully rotate your MIC-KEY* G feeding tube 360° plus
a ¼ turn before cleaning to help prevent the tube from
sticking to the skin.
Clean the external portion of the feeding tube:
• Be careful not to pull or manipulate the tube excessively.
• Make sure both your tube and stoma are kept clean and dry.
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MIC-KEY* G Feeding Tube
Enteral Feeding as easy as 1 2 3
STEP 1
ATTACH
STEP 3
BEGIN
✔ To start, attach the MIC-KEY*
G Extension Set into the
MIC-KEY* G feeding port by
matching the black lines on the
extension set and feeding port.
✔ Push the extension set down
rmly and “lock” it into place
by turning the connector
CLOCKWISE until you feel a
slight resistance (approximately
three-quarters turn).
! DO NOT turn the connector past
the stop point!
! It is important to keep the
extension set “locked” into place
during feeding.
✔ Next, ush your MIC-KEY* G
Extension Set with water.
✔ Now begin enteral feeding.
For bolus feeding, attach a
bolus syringe lled with your
preferred nutrition.
For continuous feeding,
attach a feeding set to a
feeding pump with your
preferred nutrition in the bag.
Continuous
Extension Set
ENFit®Continuous
Extension Set
ENFit®Bolus
Extension Set
Bolus
Extension Set
Use either extension set to ush.
CHECK YOUR FILL VOLUME BY TUBE SIZE
Use sterile or distilled water to inflate balloon.
! DO NOT over inate balloon. Over ination may increase
the risk of balloon damage.
Size Fill Volume Recommended Fill Volume Max Fill Volume
12 Fr ml 3 ml 5 ml
14 Fr ml 5 ml 10 ml
16 Fr ml 5 ml 10 ml
18 Fr ml 5 ml 10 ml
20 Fr ml 5 ml 10 ml
24 Fr ml 5 ml 10 ml
Cleaning and Caring for the MIC-KEY* G Tube and Stoma Site

Using the MIC-KEY* G Extension Set
TO CONNECT
Insert the MIC-KEY* G Extension Set
into the MIC-KEY* G feeding port
by matching the black lines on the
extension set and feeding port. Push
the extension set down firmly and lock
it into place by turning the connector
CLOCKWISE until you feel a slight
resistance.
TO DISCONNECT
Disconnect the extension set from the
MIC-KEY* G feeding tube port by
rotating it COUNTER-CLOCKWISE until
the black line on the feeding port lines
up with the black line on the extension
set. Gently detach the extension set
and cap the MIC-KEY* G Feeding Tube
securely with the attached feeding port
tube cover.
Replacing the MIC-KEY* G Feeding Tube
Your clinician will decide when to replace the MIC-KEY* G Feeding
Tube. See your care team if you are experiencing any of the follow-
ing and request your stoma length be checked with the MIC-KEY*
G Stoma Measuring Device (SMD):
1. Significant weight gain or loss
2. Tube pinches or feels tight
3. Tube appears too loose
4. Stoma is uncomfortable and/or irritated
5. Tube does not rotate during regular
maintenance (feels stuck or buried)
Tips for Feeding Tube Success
• To avoid a “balloon burst” use your MIC-KEY* G Feeding
Tube, as indicated in the Instructions for Use (IFU).
• To avoid damage, always use the correct equipment.
Only use the extensions sets as instructed by a clinician.
Only use a syringe for its intended purpose.
• Replace extension sets as per the IFU.
• Only use sterile or distilled water to fill your balloon.
• A medical professional will determine the proper length
of the tube by using a stoma measuring device and then
recommend the proper length. If there are issues with the
tube, stoma or significant weight is gained or lost, contact
your care team. A new measurement could be required.
• The external base of the feeding tube should rest just
above the skin surface. A good fit is considered 1 to 2
mm above the skin, about the thickness of a dime. If
the external base is sitting too low or high, contact your
clinician to see if you need to be re-measured.
• Refer to the IFU or the first page of this guide for the inflation
volumes of your balloon. It will vary based on tube size.
• Only use water-soluble lubricant.
• The MIC-KEY* G Feeding Tube features an anti-reflux
valve, located toward the top of the feeding port. When
you attach the extension set, this valve is opened to allow
feeding. It is important to keep both the feeding port
and the anti-reflux valve clean with proper flushings.
• To avoid valve damage, do not insert medication or
nutrition directly into the feeding port valve.
It is recommended that you only
connect the MIC-KEY* Extension Set
to the MIC-KEY* G Feeding Tube.
To avoid damage, do not insert
medication or nutrition directly into
the feeding port valve without the use
of an extension set.
Available:
• MIC-KEY* Continuous Extension
Sets available in 2 inch, 12 inch,
24 inch; ENFit®and Non-ENFit®
• MIC-KEY* Bolus Extension Sets
available in 12 inch and
24 inch; ENFit®and Non-ENFit®
! Flush your feeding tube and
extension sets before and after
every use to prevent clogging.
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