Description

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Jejunal Tube, distributed by Ballard Medical Products through Kimberly-Clark, is a specialized enteral feeding device designed for both pediatric and adult patients. Its low-profile, button-style design provides discreet and secure access to the jejunum, ideal for individuals unable to absorb adequate nutrition through the stomach due to various medical conditions.

Key Features

• Discreet Design: The tube sits flat against the skin, making it suitable for active patients, including children.
• Multiple Ports: Clearly marked ports for gastric and jejunal access, along with a balloon port for internal retention.
• Secure Placement: An inflatable silicone balloon and external bolster ensure the tube remains securely in place, preventing migration or accidental removal.

Functional Benefits

• Jejunal Feeding Port: Directly delivers nutrition and medications into the small intestine.
• Gastric Port: Allows for gastric decompression, venting, or medication administration in GJ-tube variants.
• Anti-Reflux Valve: Prevents leakage of stomach contents, enhancing patient comfort and safety.

Additional Specifications

• Radiopaque Stripe: Facilitates visualization under imaging.
• Weighted Jejunal Portion: Helps maintain proper positioning.
• Trimmable Distal Tip: Offers an optimal fit for comfort.

Compatibility and Accessories

• ENFit™ Connectors: Available on certain models for secure connections.
• Extension Sets: Detachable and available for both continuous and bolus feeding; only compatible with MIC-KEY extension sets.
• Kit Contents: May include extension sets, syringes for balloon management, and a patient care guide.

Available Sizes

• Tube Diameters: 14 Fr, 16 Fr, 18 Fr, 22 Fr
• Stoma Lengths: 1.0 cm to 7.0 cm
• Jejunal Lengths: 15 cm to 82 cm

Material and Sterilization

Made from medical-grade silicone, the device is gamma sterilized for single-patient use, ensuring hygiene and safety. Placement is typically performed percutaneously under fluoroscopic or endoscopic guidance.

Maintenance Guidelines

Regular cleaning of the tube, ports, and stoma site is essential. The balloon volume should be checked weekly, and flushing with water is recommended before and after feedings and medications. Extension sets and syringes should be replaced periodically as instructed.

Safety Precautions

• Prescription Use Only: Not suitable for home replacement.
• Balloon Management: Do not exceed recommended fill volumes.
• Compatible Accessories: Use only MIC-KEY extension sets and ENFit™ syringes/feeding sets.

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Jejunal Tube is CE marked for use in the EU, providing a reliable solution for long-term enteral feeding needs in patients with impaired gastric function, risk of aspiration, or specific post-surgical nutritional requirements.