MIC Jejunal Feeding Tube delivers enteral nourishment into the distal duodenum or proximal jejunum. It is recommended for individuals who cannot absorb appropriate nourishment via their stomach, have intestinal motility issues, gastric outlet blockage, severe gastroesophageal reflux, are at risk of aspiration, or have had a prior esophagectomy or gastrectomy.

Features

• Medication Port.
• Radiopaque stripes.
• Trimmable distal tip.
• Medical-grade silicone structure.
• Universal feeding port connection.
• SECUR-LOK External Retention Ring.
• Inflated silicone internal retention balloon.
• The feeding tube is meant for single use.
• Indicated for patients who require jejunal feeding exclusively and prefer an unobtrusive exterior section.
• This device comes with an external bolster constructed similarly to the frequently prescribed MIC-KEY gastrostomy tube.

Indications for Use

The MIC Jejunal Feeding Tube is indicated for use in patients who cannot absorb adequate nutrition through the stomach, who have intestinal motility problems, gastric outlet obstruction, severe gastroesophageal reflux, are at risk of aspiration, or who have had a previous esophagectomy or gastrectomy.

Contraindications

Contraindications for placement of a J feeding tube include, but are not limited to:

• Ascites
• Peritonitis
• Portal hypertension
• Colonic interposition
• Uncorrected coagulopathy
• Lack of established gastrostomy tract (replacement only)
• Evidence of infection around the stoma site (replacement only)
• Presence of multiple stoma fistulous tracts (replacement only)
• Lack of adherence of the stomach to the abdominal wall (replacement only)
• Uncertainty as to gastrostomy tract direction and length (abdominal wall thickness)

Complications

The following complications may be associated with any J feeding tube:

• Nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating or diarrhea, Aspiration, Peristomal pain, Abscess, wound infection and skin breakdown, Pressure necrosis, Hypergranulation tissue, Intraperitoneal leakage, Buried bumper syndrome, Peristomal leakage, Balloon failure or tube dislodgement, Tube clog, Gastrointestinal bleeding and/or ulceration, Gastric outlet obstruction, Ileus or gastroparesis, Bowel and gastric volvulus, Hemorrhage, Perforation, Intussusception.
• Other complications, such as abdominal organ injury, may be associated with the procedure to place the feeding tube.

Note: Verify package integrity. Do not use if the package is damaged or the sterile barrier compromised.

Note: The risk for perforation may be higher in patients weighing <10kg.

Placement

This Avanos J Feeding Tube may be placed in the following ways:

• Surgically
• Percutaneously under fluoroscopic (radiologic) guidance
• Percutaneously under endoscopic guidance
• A replacement for an existing device using an established stoma tract

DOs

• DO Irrigate the Jejunal access port every six hours with water.
• DO Keep the Jejunal access port clean.
• DO Wash the tube and external retention ring often.
• DO Adjust the external retention ring 1–2 mm from the skin.
• DO Use commercially prepared formula for jejunal feeding.
• DO Use a feeding pump to give formula

DON’Ts

• DON’T let the formula sit in the tube.
• DON’T Use any diet not prescribed by your Health Care Provider.
• DON’T fill the balloon with air, medications, or food.
• DON’T push the external retention ring tightly onto the abdomen.
• DON’T Clamp the tube with instruments that may damage the tube.
• DON’T Use oil-based lubricants and creams.
• DON’T Use gravity or bolus feedings through the jejunal port.
• DON’T Use suction on the jejunal port or check for residuals.
• DON’T Rotate the tube in a circle.
• DON’T tape the ring to the skin.
• DON’T Attempt to clear an obstruction with a wire or other foreign object.

Warning:

Do not reuse, reprocess, or resterilize this medical device. Reuse, reprocessing, or resterilization may

•  Adversely affect the known biocompatibility characteristics of the device
• Compromising the structural integrity of the device
• Lead to the device not performing as intended, or
• Create a risk of contamination and cause the transmission of infectious diseases, resulting in patient injury, illness, or death.

Problem Solving

• The product warranty is applicable as per the terms and conditions provided by the product manufacturer.

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• No returns will be accepted after 30 days from the date of shipment.
• All returns are subject to a restocking fee as per manufacturers terms and conditions.
• All returns must have an RGA number (Returned Goods Authorization), unauthorized returns will not be accepted.
• We do not guarantee fulfillment of any desired purpose or product suitability to the user and this will not be considered as a valid reason for return.
• The products must be new, unused condition, not tampered with, in original packaging and returned at the customers expense in the original packaging.
• If your return is not due to any manufacturing defect then the original shipping cost will be deducted from the total refund.
• Hygiene, bath and toilet items cannot be returned once opened or used.
• Standard manufacturer terms and conditions apply for return policy of this product.

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