MIC Jejunal Feeding Tube is designed to provide reliable enteral nutrition delivery directly into the distal duodenum or proximal jejunum. It is an ideal solution for patients who are unable to absorb sufficient nutrients through the stomach due to compromised gastrointestinal function. This includes individuals with intestinal motility disorders, gastric outlet obstruction, severe gastroesophageal reflux, risk of aspiration, or those who have undergone procedures such as esophagectomy or gastrectomy. Engineered for supportive medical nutrition therapy, this tube helps ensure consistent feeding performance while promoting patient comfort and clinical efficiency.

Features

• Intended for single-use application to support infection control practices.
• Trimmable distal tip allows customization for patient-specific anatomical needs.
• Inflatable silicone internal retention balloon for dependable placement retention.
• Radiopaque stripes enhance visibility during imaging and placement confirmation.
• Integrated medication port for convenient administration of prescribed treatments.
• Universal feeding port connection designed to integrate with standard enteral systems.
• Indicated for patients requiring exclusive jejunal feeding with a discreet external profile.
• Constructed from medical-grade silicone that supports flexibility and long-term reliability.
• SECUR-LOK external retention ring ensures secure tube positioning and added stability.
• Features an external bolster similar in design to the widely utilized MIC-KEY gastrostomy tube.

Indications for Use

For patients unable to tolerate gastric feeding due to poor gastric absorption, intestinal motility issues, gastric outlet obstruction, severe gastroesophageal reflux, aspiration risk, or prior esophagectomy/gastrectomy.

Contraindications

Examples include:

• Ascites
• Peritonitis
• Portal hypertension
• Colonic interposition
• Uncorrected coagulopathy
• No mature gastrostomy tract (replacement only)
• Stoma site infection (replacement only)
• Multiple fistulous tracts (replacement only)
• Poor stomach-to-abdominal wall adherence (replacement only)
• Uncertain tract direction or length

Possible Complications

• Tube-related: nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, aspiration, peristomal pain/infection/leakage, buried bumper syndrome, clogging, dislodgement, perforation, bleeding, intussusception, bowel/gastric volvulus, etc.
• Procedure-related: organ injury, hemorrhage

Placement Options

• Surgical
• Percutaneous under fluoroscopy
• Percutaneous under endoscopy
• Replacement via established tract

DOs

• Irrigate jejunal port every 6 hours with water
• Keep jejunal port and tube clean
• Wash external retention ring frequently
• Keep external ring 1–2 mm from skin
• Use only commercial jejunal formula
• Always use a feeding pump

DON’Ts

• No bolus or gravity feeding via jejunal port
• No suction or residual checks on jejunal port
• Never put air, medications, or food in balloon
• Don’t push ring tightly against skin or tape it
• Don’t rotate tube in circles
• Don’t use oil-based lubricants/creams
• Don’t clamp with sharp instruments
• Don’t attempt to clear clogs with wires or objects
• Use only formulas prescribed by healthcare provider

Important Notes

• Do not use if package is damaged or opened.
• Higher perforation risk in patients <10 kg.
• Single-use device – DO NOT reuse, reprocess, or resterilize.