Description

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Gastric-Jejunal Tube, developed by Avanos Medical, is an advanced enteral feeding solution designed for patients requiring simultaneous gastric decompression and jejunal feeding. Suitable for both pediatric and adult patients, this device offers a discreet, low-profile design that enhances comfort and minimizes the risk of accidental dislodgement.

Key Features

• Dual Port Access: Equipped with a jejunal port for direct feeding and medication administration into the small intestine, and a gastric port for effective decompression and medication management.
• Secure Retention: The tube is held in place by an internal inflatable silicone balloon and an external bolster, ensuring stability with minimal skin contact.
• Anti-Reflux Valves: Each port features one-way anti-reflux valves, activated by attaching a MIC-KEY Extension Set, to prevent backflow.

Design and Visualization

• Tapered Distal Tip: Facilitates non-traumatic insertion.
• Radiopaque Stripe and Tungsten Weighting: Enhances visibility under imaging for accurate placement.
• Multiple Feeding Exit Ports: Designed to improve flow and reduce clogging.

Compatibility and Construction

• SECUR-LOK Connector: Ensures secure attachment with the extension set, which is not interchangeable with other brands.
• Medical Grade Silicone: The tube is sterile, gamma sterilized, and available in various French sizes and stoma lengths to accommodate different patient needs.

Intended Use

This device is ideal for continuous and bolus enteral feeding, medication administration, and venting. It is particularly beneficial for patients with complex gastrointestinal needs, providing a reliable solution for long-term nutritional support.

Care and Maintenance

• Daily Cleaning: Recommended for the tube and ports using mild soap and water.
• Regular Flushing: To prevent clogging, flush the tube with water before and after feedings and medication administration.
• Balloon Volume Check: Regularly monitor and adjust with sterile or distilled water as needed.

Additional Instructions

• Stoma Site Monitoring: Watch for leakage, infection, or irritation.
• Exclusive Use of MIC-KEY Extension Sets: To ensure compatibility and performance.

Packaging

Typically packaged as one unit per case, the MIC-KEY Low Profile Gastric-Jejunal Tube provides a comprehensive kit that may include extension sets, syringes, and care instructions, tailored to meet diverse patient requirements.