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MIC-KEY Gastrostomy Tube Kit - Package Opening and Content Discussed

If you haven't seen one of these yet, please make sure to watch. I have started to see these more and more in California, and they're really great because of the no-mess feeding. In order to inject through one, you need a special extension/port that comes in the insertion kit.


Here's some of the better images from the package insert:


Balloon Inflation:

Cross-section of balloon inflated through gastrostomy:

To connect tube to MIC-KEY, line up black line on button and black line on extension (provided with kit). Push tip of extension into one-way valve and turn clock-wise to lock: