Description

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Jejunal Tube is an advanced medical device designed for patients requiring direct jejunal feeding. Manufactured by Avanos Medical, Inc., this low-profile, button-style tube offers a discreet and comfortable solution for both pediatric and adult patients.

Key Features

• Low-Profile Design: The tube sits close to the skin, providing comfort and discretion, making it suitable for active individuals, including children.
• Retention Mechanism: Equipped with an inflatable silicone internal retention balloon and an external bolster, it ensures secure placement and stability.
• Multiple Ports: Includes a jejunal port for feeding, a gastric port for decompression (on GJ models), and a balloon port for inflation and deflation.

Extension Sets

• Detachable Design: Features lock-and-key style extension sets with ENFit connectors for secure feeding and medication administration.
• Versatile Feeding Options: Supports both continuous and bolus feeding, with extension sets recommended for regular replacement.

Additional Specifications

• Tube Tip: Tapered and trimmable with some models offering a weighted portion and multiple exit ports.
• Radiopaque Stripe: Allows for visualization under imaging.
• Anti-Reflux Valve: Prevents leakage, enhancing safety.

Material and Sterility

• Made from medical-grade silicone.
• Gamma sterilized and supplied sterile, with one unit per case.

Available Sizes

• French Sizes: 12Fr, 14Fr, 16Fr, 18Fr, 22Fr.
• Stoma Lengths: Ranging from 1.0 cm to 7.0 cm.
• Jejunal Lengths: Available in 15 cm, 22 cm, 30 cm, and 45 cm.
• Balloon Fill Volumes: Up to 5 mL for pediatric use and up to 10 mL for adults, using only sterile or distilled water.

Kit Contents

• MIC-KEY Low Profile Jejunal Tube
• ENFit extension sets (continuous and bolus)
• 35 mL syringe for venting, priming, and flushing
• 6 mL Luer Slip syringe for balloon management
• Patient use and care guide

Placement and Use

The tube is placed percutaneously under fluoroscopic or endoscopic guidance and is intended for long-term enteral feeding. It is suitable for patients with conditions like intestinal motility disorders or severe gastroesophageal reflux. Home replacement is not recommended unless instructed by a healthcare specialist.

Maintenance and Care

• Balloon Management: Regularly check balloon volume and ensure proper filling.
• Cleaning: Clean the tube, extension sets, and stoma site daily. Flush with water before and after feedings and medications.
• Extension Set Replacement: Replace every two weeks or as directed, using only MIC-KEY sets.

Safety Guidelines

• Avoid rotating the tube unless instructed.
• Monitor for leakage or irritation.
• Administer medications in liquid form, flushing with water between doses.
• Protect the device from excessive force and certain oils.

Additional Notes

• The device is non-returnable and designed for long-term use.
• Inconspicuous under clothing, enhancing ease of concealment.
• Not intended for home replacement without clinical instruction.