Features of Kimberly-Clark MIC Bolus Gastrostomy Feeding Tube
- Medical-grade silicone for flexibility and visibility
- Inflatable internal retention balloon for secure positioning
- Secur-Lok external retention ring for better air circulation
- Radiopaque stripe for easy visualization
- Easy to identify feeding, medication and balloon ports
- Graduated markings for position verification
- Latex-free and sterile design
- Available in multiple French sizes
Why to Use This Product
- Specially designed for bolus feeding to allow effective nutrition delivery
- High clarity silicone construction for flexibility and ease of handling
- Secure tube placement, maintained by inflatable silicone balloon to helps keep tubes in place
- Secur-Lok retention ring helps to ensure stoma health with 360° air flow
- Radiopaque stripe helps to ensure correct tube positioning and supervision
- Ports are clearly labelled to supervise feeding or giving medicines
- Graduated centimeter markings ensure proper positioning of the tubes
- Sterile, latex-free design enhances safety and reduces risk of irritation
Frequently Asked Questions -
1. What is the MIC Bolus Gastrostomy Feeding Tube used for?
It is used to deliver enteral nutrition to patients who are on a bolus feeding regimen.
2. What material is the feeding tube made of?
The tube is constructed from a high clarity medical grade silicone which is flexible and transparent.
3. How does the tube stay in place?
It has an inflatable silicone internal retention balloon to insure tube positioning.
4. What is the purpose of the Secur-Lok external retention ring?
This helps to circulate air around the stoma site and reduces pressure around the stoma site on all sides.
5. Are the ports easy to identify?
Yes, the feeding, medication, and balloon ports are clearly marked for easy identification.
6. Is the MIC Bolus Gastrostomy Feeding Tube sterile and latex-free?
Yes, it is gamma sterilized, sterile, and not made with natural rubber latex.
