Description

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Gastric-Jejunal Tube is an innovative medical device designed to provide effective enteral feeding solutions for both pediatric and adult patients. This specialized tube allows for simultaneous gastric decompression and jejunal feeding, making it an essential tool for those requiring reliable access to the stomach and jejunum for the administration of feeds, liquids, and medications.

Key Features

• Discreet Design: The low-profile, skin-level design ensures comfort and discretion, often referred to as a "button" tube.
• Dual Access Ports: Equipped with a jejunal port for direct feeding and medication administration into the small intestine, and a gastric port for decompression and venting.
• Secure Retention: Features an internal water-filled balloon and an external bolster to secure the tube in place.

Compatibility and Visualization

• Extension Set Compatibility: Requires a detachable MIC-KEY Extension Set for accessing ports, which can be removed when not in use.
• Radiopaque Stripe: Includes a radiopaque stripe for clear visualization under imaging.
• Weighted Jejunal Portion: Tungsten weighting enhances radiopacity and ensures proper placement.

Advanced Features

• Multiple Jejunal Exit Ports: Improves feeding distribution.
• Anti-Reflux Valve: Prevents leakage when not in use.
• SECUR-LOK Connectors: Ensures secure attachment of extension sets.

Material and Sterility

• Medical-Grade Silicone: Constructed from high-quality silicone.
• Sterile: Gamma sterilized for safety.

Size Options

• French Sizes: Available in 14 Fr, 16 Fr, 18 Fr, and 22 Fr.
• Stoma Lengths: Ranges from 1.0 cm to 7.0 cm.
• Jejunal Lengths: Options include 15 cm, 22 cm, 30 cm, and 45 cm.

Intended Use

Designed for patients of all ages who require long-term enteral access, the tube is inserted through a gastric stoma via an endoscopic procedure. It is not intended for home replacement, necessitating professional medical placement and replacement.

Maintenance Guidelines

• Balloon Volume: Should be checked weekly and refilled with sterile or distilled water as needed.
• Cleaning: Regular cleaning of the tube and stoma site is essential to prevent infection.
• Flushing: The tube should be flushed with water before and after feeding or medication administration.

Additional Information

• Prescription Use Only: Compatible with ENFit™ syringes and feeding sets, depending on configuration.
• Packaging: Each unit is packaged with approximate dimensions of 32 x 24 x 6 cm and a weight of 0.572 kg.