If The Extension Set Tubing Becomes Disconnected From The Extension Set; Balloon Leaks Or Ruptures; Feeding Tube Blockage; Balloon Will Not Deflate - Halyard MIC-KEY SF Anweisungen

PROBLEM SOLVING
IF THE EXTENSION SET TUBING BECOMES DISCONNECTED
FROM THE EXTENSION SET
1. Stop the pump.
2. Estimate the amount of formula lost.
3. Thoroughly wipe the tube connections with soap and water
or alcohol. They must be free from oil or formula build-up.
4. Clean inside the Feed Port with a cotton-tipped
applicator and alcohol.
5. Flush the extension set tubing with warm water.
6. Dry the connections and firmly reconnect
the extension set (See ) and confirm Secure-Flow
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Right Angle connector is fully seated. (See
7. Resume the feeding, replacing the estimated volume
lost during the disconnection.

BALLOON LEAKS OR RUPTURES

Always keep a replacement MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube or conventional gastrostomy tube at home.
The life span of the balloon varies according to several factors: medication, volume of water used to
fill the balloon, gastric pH, and tube care.

FEEDING TUBE BLOCKAGE

1. Attach the MIC-KEY* SF Extension Set to the Feed Port of the MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube. Place
a Catheter Tip Syringe filled with 10–20 ml of warm water into the Extension Set Feeding/
Medication Access Port.
2. Gently pull back on, then depress the plunger to dislodge the clog.
3. If the clog remains, repeat the previous step. Gentle suction alternating with syringe pressure will
clear most obstructions. If this fails, consult your Medical Professional.
If your Medical Professional has given you different instructions for this procedure, follow them
instead of what appears here.
To prevent blockages, flush your tube:
1. Before and after each feeding.
2. Before and after giving medications.
3. Every 3 to 4 hours if the patient is receiving continuous feedings.
4. After checking for stomach content residuals.
Important: Always flush through the Extension Set. Using a syringe in the Feed Port can damage
the anti-reflux valve and cause leaking. Avoid using acidic irrigants such as cranberry juice and
carbonated soft drinks to flush, as the acidity, when combined with formula proteins, may actually
contribute to clogging.
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PROBLEM SOLVING
Do not mix medication with formula.
• Medication should be in liquid form. If a medication is available only in tablets or capsules, check
with a Medical Professional first to make sure it can be crushed and mixed with water.
• When giving multiple medications, give them one at a time.
- Rinse the tube with warm water before and after.
- Flush the Extension Set with 5 ml water between each medication.

BALLOON WILL NOT DEFLATE

If you cannot extract water from the balloon with the syringe, ensure the recess in the Balloon
Inflation Port is clean. Occasionally, the recess will trap spills of formula or other material as a result
of normal daily activities. Be sure the Balloon Inflation Port is not clogged with food.
Be sure you have an appropriate replacement MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube to insert into stoma.
To deflate the balloon:
1. Clean inside the Balloon Inflation Port.
2. Firmly seat the syringe into the Balloon Inflation Port, and
push and twist ¼ turn.
3. Try pulling back on the plunger again.
4. If the balloon will not deflate, consult your Medical Professional.

STOMA AND SKIN PROBLEMS

Redness or soreness around the skin and stoma may be the result of gastric leakage. Clean and dry
the area frequently. Be sure to rotate the MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube 360° plus ¼ turn during daily
tube care.

GRANULATION TISSUE

Granulation tissue is the result of the body trying to repair the surgical incision. The tissue may
proliferate and require treatment. If it bleeds or a large amount of tissue builds up, contact your
Medical Professional.
DIFFICULTY CLOSING THE EXTENSION SET FEEDING/
MEDICATION ACCESS PORT PLUG
If the Feeding/Medication Access Port Plug becomes difficult to close or does not stay in place:
1. Verify that the Feeding/Medication Access Port is free of formula build-up.
2. Lubricate the tip of the Feeding/Medication Access Port Plug with water. This will ease the
insertion of the Feeding/Medication Access Port Plug into the Feeding/Medication Access Port.
Balloon
Inflation
Port
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