Description

A balloon‑retained, single‑lumen jejunal feeding tube designed to deliver enteral nutrition and medications to the distal duodenum/proximal jejunum when gastric feeding is unsuitable. Intended for placement through an established gastric stoma and compatible with ENFit connections.

Intended use and clinical examples

• Inadequate gastric absorption
• Intestinal motility disorders
• Gastric outlet obstruction
• Severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Aspiration risk
• Post upper‑GI surgery (e.g., esophagectomy, gastrectomy)

Design and key features

• Medical‑grade silicone tube with internal silicone retention balloon
• Jejunal feeding port with ENFit connector labeled “JEJUNAL”
• Separate white “BAL” port for balloon inflation/deflation
• SECUR‑LOK adjustable external retention ring for skin‑level stabilization
• Radiopaque stripe and centimeter markings to assist with placement verification and monitoring external length
• Trimmable tube length; tapered distal tip (where applicable)
• Not made with natural rubber latex; not formulated with DEHP, DBP, or BBP
• MRI‑safe
• Sterile, single‑use; prescription only

Specifications

• Jejunal length: 51 cm (measured from the distal aspect of the retention balloon to the tip)
• Available sizes: 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 Fr
• Balloon fill volumes: 12 Fr: 2–3 mL; 14–24 Fr: 7–10 mL
• Ports: Jejunal feeding port only (no dedicated medication port; medications may be administered via the jejunal port)
• Connector: ENFit
• External retention: SECUR‑LOK ring

Placement

• Through an established gastric stoma using endoscopic, radiologic (fluoroscopic), or surgical techniques
• May be used as a replacement tube through an existing mature tract

Regulatory and manufacturing

• Manufacturer/brand: Avanos Medical, Inc. (MIC)
• Manufactured in Mexico at an ISO 13485‑compliant facility
• CE marked under Directive 93/42/EEC; Class IIb; Notified Body: BSI (0086)
• Rx only

Shelf life and storage

• Shelf life: 2 years from date of manufacture
• Store in a cool, dry place away from heat/radiation; keep in original packaging when practicable

Contraindications and precautions

• Contraindications include, but are not limited to: ascites, colonic interposition, portal hypertension, peritonitis, morbid obesity
• Single‑use device; do not reuse, reprocess, or resterilize