How do I replace the MiniACE®?

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  • CAUTION: PRIOR TO PLACEMENT, PLEASE CHECK ALL CONTENTS OF THE KIT FOR DAMAGE. IF THE PACKAGE IS DAMAGED OR THE PACKAGE IS OPEN, DO NOT USE THE TUBE.
  • CAUTION: DO NOT TRY TO REPLACE THE MINIACE® OR CHECK FOR THE RIGHT PLACEMENT UNTIL FIRST TALKING WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.
  1. Select the correct MiniACE® Button size for placement.
    • NOTE: When replacing a tube, the stoma length should be measured from time to time to be sure the correct MiniACE® Button size is being used. If a patient’s size/weight has changed since the button was placed, if it fits too tight or loose, or it has been over six months since the stoma was last measured, you should speak to your healthcare professional to be sure the tube length does not need to be changed.
  2. Before placing the MiniACE® Button, inflate balloon through the balloon inflation port (see Fig 3) using a Luer slip syringe with distilled water or sterile water to the recommended fill volume. The recommended fill-volume is printed above the balloon inflation port of the tube and can be referenced in the chart in Table 1. Remove the syringe and check the balloon by gently squeezing the balloon to check for leaks. Visually look at the balloon carefully to make sure it is symmetrical. Make sure that the button is the right size and is what the healthcare professional ordered. Put the syringe back into the balloon port and take out all of the water from the balloon after it has been checked.
  3. Put the tip of the tube into the water soluble lubricant. DO NOT USE MINERAL OIL OR VASELINE. Put the blue “golf tee” or introducer into the irrigation port if increased stiffness is needed during placement (see Fig 4).
  4. Gently guide the tube through the stoma and into the colon until the tube is flush to the skin.
  5. Remove Introducer (if used in step 3).
  6. Fill up the balloon with sterile or distilled water according to the fill volume in the chart in Table 1 or what is printed on the balloon port.
  7. Gently lift back on the external bolster of the device and check for signs of any leakage coming from around the tube.
  8. To reduce risk of misconnection, place the provided tag on the button strap after device placement.
  • NOTE: IF LEAKAGE IS OBSERVED, INCREASE BALLOON VOLUME BY 0.5-1 ml. DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM FILL VOLUME.