Description

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Jejunal Tube, crafted by Avanos Medical, Inc., is a specialized medical device designed to meet the enteral feeding needs of both pediatric and adult patients. Its low-profile design ensures comfort and discretion, making it an ideal choice for individuals requiring long-term feeding access without compromising daily activities.

Key Features

• Comfortable Design: The tube sits close to the skin, secured by an inflatable silicone internal retention balloon and an external bolster, providing a secure yet comfortable fit.
• Multiple Ports: Equipped with clearly labeled ports for jejunal feeding and gastric decompression (in GJ models), along with a balloon port for easy management.
• One-Way Valve System: Each port features a one-way valve, activated by attaching a MIC-KEY Extension Set, enhancing safety and ease of use.

Customization and Visibility

• Extension Sets: Available in both bolus and continuous feed options, with ENFit® and non-ENFit connectors, allowing for tailored feeding solutions.
• Trimmable Distal Tip: The tube’s trimmable and tapered distal tip offers a customized fit, while the radiopaque stripe ensures visibility under imaging for accurate placement.
• Weighted Jejunal Portion: Designed to aid proper placement and minimize migration, complemented by multiple jejunal exit ports for effective feeding distribution.

Safety and Maintenance

• Anti-Reflux Valve: Some models include an anti-reflux valve to prevent backflow, enhancing feeding safety.
• Sterility: Each tube is gamma sterilized for single-patient use and is available by prescription only.
• Material: Made from medical-grade silicone, compatible with ENFit® syringes and extension sets, ensuring reliable performance.

Sizing and Configuration

The tube is available in various French sizes (14Fr to 22Fr) and stoma lengths (1.0 cm to 7.0 cm), with jejunal lengths ranging from 15 cm to 45 cm. Balloon fill volumes are tailored to pediatric and adult needs, providing flexibility across different patient requirements.

Placement and Replacement

Placement is performed percutaneously under fluoroscopic or endoscopic guidance, and it is not intended for home replacement. Proper positioning requires professional medical procedures, ensuring the external bolster rests appropriately above the skin.

Maintenance Guidelines

• Flushing: Regular flushing is recommended to prevent blockages, alongside daily cleaning of the stoma site and tube components.
• Balloon Maintenance: Weekly checks of the balloon water volume using sterile or distilled water are advised.
• Extension Set Care: Extension sets should be cleaned and stored properly, with regular changes as recommended.

Usage Precautions

Patients are advised not to rotate the tube or use high suction on the ports. Medication administration should be conducted via the jejunal port if recommended by a healthcare professional. Immediate medical attention is required if complications such as pain, bleeding, leakage, or tube migration occur.

The MIC-KEY Low Profile Jejunal Tube provides a discreet, reliable solution for patients with complex nutritional needs, supporting effective enteral feeding while minimizing potential complications.