Description

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Gastric-Jejunal Tube is a specialized medical device designed to provide effective enteral feeding solutions for both pediatric and adult patients. Its low-profile design ensures comfort and discretion, sitting close to the skin and often referred to as a "button" tube. This innovative device offers dual access, allowing simultaneous jejunal feeding and gastric decompression through clearly marked ports.

Key Features

• Dual Access: Provides separate, labeled ports for gastric and jejunal access, along with a third port for balloon inflation and deflation.
• Weighted Jejunal Portion: The tungsten-weighted tubing helps maintain proper positioning in the jejunum, reducing the risk of blockage and improving flow.
• Radiopaque Stripe and Depth Markers: Facilitates confirmation of tube placement via imaging, enhancing safety and accuracy.
• Anti-Reflux Valves: Prevents leakage, with valves that open when extension sets are attached.
• Balloon Retention: Secured by an internal inflatable silicone balloon, ensuring the tube remains in place.

Connectors and Compatibility

The tube features SECUR-LOK and ENFit connectors, providing secure and standardized connections with extension sets. It comes in sterile packaging, gamma sterilized, with each unit packaged individually.

Available Sizes

• French Sizes (Outer Diameter): 14Fr, 16Fr, 18Fr, 22Fr
• Stoma Lengths: 1.0 cm to 7.0 cm
• Jejunal Lengths: 15 cm, 22 cm, 30 cm, 45 cm
• Balloon Fill Volumes: Typically 3–5 mL, up to 10 mL for larger tubes

Kit Contents

The kit may include:

• MIC-KEY GJ tube
• Introducer cannula
• Standard and bolus ENFit extension sets
• 6 mL Luer-slip syringe
• 35 mL ENFit or catheter tip syringe
• Gauze pads
• Patient use and care guide

Intended Use

This device is intended for patients requiring long-term enteral nutrition via the jejunum and/or gastric decompression. It is suitable for continuous or bolus feeding, medication administration, and venting or drainage of the stomach.

Care and Maintenance

• Clean the tube and ports daily with mild soap and water.
• Flush the tube with water before and after feedings or medication administration.
• Check balloon water volume weekly and refill as needed.
• Replace extension sets regularly and ensure compatibility by using only MIC-KEY accessories.

Additional Information

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Gastric-Jejunal Tube is for prescription use only, requiring placement through an endoscopic or surgical procedure. It is compatible with a variety of enteral feeding formulas and is suitable for use for more than 30 days. Proper care and replacement should be conducted by or under the guidance of a healthcare professional.