Description

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Gastric-Jejunal Tube, crafted by Avanos, is an innovative medical device designed to enhance the comfort and discretion of enteral feeding. This low-profile, skin-level tube is ideal for patients requiring simultaneous gastric decompression and jejunal feeding, providing seamless access to both the stomach and jejunum for administering feeds, liquids, and medications.

Key Features

• Discreet Design: Often referred to as a "button" tube, it sits close to the skin, offering a less conspicuous alternative to traditional feeding tubes.
• Dual Access Ports: Clearly marked for both gastric and jejunal access, allowing effective management of nutritional needs and decompression.
• Secure Placement: An internal silicone balloon anchors the tube, with fill volumes tailored to tube size, ensuring a secure fit.

Enhanced Functionality

The tube's weighted jejunal portion, featuring tungsten, enhances radiopacity and maintains optimal positioning. Multiple large feeding exit ports improve flow and reduce clogging, while a radiopaque stripe aids in visualization during imaging. Anti-reflux valves at the external base help prevent backflow, enhancing safety.

Connection and Compatibility

The SECUR-LOK extension set connector mechanism ensures secure attachment, complemented by a tapered distal tip for non-traumatic insertion. Constructed from medical-grade silicone, the tube offers durability and biocompatibility. Detachable extension sets provide ease of use, allowing simple connection and disconnection.

Size Options

Available in various French sizes and stoma lengths, the MIC-KEY GJ Tube caters to both pediatric and adult patients, ensuring an accurate fit. Kit contents may include feeding tubes, extension sets, syringes, and gauze pads, tailored to specific configurations.

Intended Use and Maintenance

Suitable for long-term enteral nutrition and gastric decompression, the tube is inserted endoscopically or surgically and requires professional placement and replacement. Daily cleaning with mild soap and water is recommended, along with regular checks of balloon volume to prevent dislodgement. Proper flushing and the exclusive use of MIC-KEY extension sets are advised to maintain functionality.

Safety Considerations

The tube should not be rotated to avoid retraction, and compatibility is limited to MIC-KEY extension sets and ENFit syringes/connectors. Healthcare professionals should guide feeding regimens and medication administration, ensuring the tube meets the specific needs of each patient effectively.