MIC-KEY* Gastric-Jejunal Feeding Tube Kit Extension Sets - 16 Fr, 1.2 cm, 8270-16-1.2-22
- Medex SKU:
- AVA-8270-16-1.2-22
- Packing Info:
- 1/Each
- Usually Ships:
- 7 - 10 Business Days
Description
The 8270-16-1.2-22 is an Avanos MIC-KEY Gastric-Jejunal (G-J) Low-Profile Feeding Tube**. This is a highly specialized, "button-style" replacement tube designed for patients who require simultaneous gastric decompression and jejunal feeding while maintaining a discreet, skin-level profile.
The model number provides the exact dimensions for the fit:
16: The outer diameter of the tube is 16 French.
1.2: The gastric stoma length (the "bolus" or shaft height) is 1.2 cm.
22: The jejunal (jejunal-distal) length is 22 cm.
Key Features
Low-Profile Design: Sits flush against the skin, making it less bulky and more comfortable than standard "long" tubes. It is easily hidden under clothing.
Dual-Port Functionality: * Gastric Port: Used for decompressing the stomach (venting air or fluid) or administering gastric medications.
Jejunal Port: Used for continuous delivery of nutrition directly into the small intestine.
Weighted Tip: The jejunal end features a tungsten-weighted tip to help maintain its position in the jejunum and prevent the tube from migrating back into the stomach.
High-Clarity Medical Silicone: Constructed from high-grade silicone for durability and to allow for easy inspection of the lumen.
ENFit Connectors:* Fully compliant with ISO 80369-3 safety standards to prevent accidental misconnections with non-enteral systems.
Inflatable Gastric Balloon: Uses a high-quality silicone balloon to secure the tube internally against the stomach wall.
Technical Specifications
Outer Diameter: 16 Fr
Stoma Length: 1.2 cm
Jejunal Length: 22 cm
Balloon Volume: 3–5 ml (typically)
Sterility: Sterile, single-use
Quantity: 1 unit per Case (CS)
Clinical Application
This tube is primarily used for patients who cannot tolerate gastric feeding but still require a way to vent the stomach. Common indications include:
Severe Gastroparesis: Where the stomach does not empty.
Chronic Aspiration Risk: To prevent stomach contents from entering the lungs.
Gastric Outlet Obstruction: Providing a bypass for nutrition.
Kit Contents
Since this is a replacement tube, the kit typically includes:
(1) MIC-KEY* G-J Low-Profile Feeding Tube
(1) 6 ml Luer Slip Syringe (for balloon inflation)
(1) 35 ml Enteral Feeding Syringe (ENFit*)
(1) MIC-KEY* Continuous Feed Extension Set with ENFit* Connectors
(1) MIC-KEY* Bolus Extension Set with ENFit* Connectors
Gauze pads and lubricant