Redefine the initial placement experience of a gastro-enteral feeding tube in a safe, effective, 
and minimally invasive way.

No, Biosyn suture will be absorbed by the body while providing strength for 2-3 weeks after which the suture locks may detach freely from the abdomen. Sutures will absorb completely within 90-110 days. 

Once suture is absorbed, the T-bars will pass through patient naturally.

The feeding tube should be 4 french sizes smaller than the initial placement kit. For example, if you are placing a 14Fr feeding tube, then you should use an 18Fr initial placement kit. Please reference the IFU for more details. 

Feeding tubes are sold separately from initial placement kits.

Guidewire Details (SPEC-09456) 

• Length: 31.5 in 

• Diameter: 0.035 in 

• Material: PTFE coated stainless steel 

Begin feeding only after confirmation of proper patency and placement, according to physician instructions. 

• Inspect the stoma and gastropexy sites daily and assess for signs of infection, including: redness, irritation, edema, swelling, tenderness, warmth, rashes, purulent or gastrointestinal drainage. Assess for any signs of pain, pressure or discomfort.
• After the assessment, routine care should include cleansing the skin around the stoma site and gastropexy sites with warm water and mild soap, using a circular motion, moving from the tube and external bolsters outward, followed by a thorough rinsing and drying well.

The AVANOS* Introducer Kit is intended to facilitate primary placement of the MIC* Feeding Tube and MIC-KEY* Low-Profile Feeding Tube. 

The sutures may be left to be absorbed or they may be cut when deemed appropriate by the placing physician. Letting the sutures be absorbed or cutting them will allow the T-bars to pass through the gastrointestinal system. After the sutures dissolve (or are cut) the suture locks may be removed and discarded. 
 

Note: It is recommended not to cut the sutures within two weeks post-procedure.