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MIC-KEY* Jejunal Feeding Tube, Low-Profile - 18 Fr, 1.7 cm, 0230-18-1.7

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MIC-KEY* Jejunal Feeding Tube, Low-Profile - 18 Fr, 1.7 cm, 0230-18-1.7

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Medex SKU:
AVA-0230-18-1.7
Packing Info:
1/Each
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Description

The Avanos 0230-18-1.7 is a MIC-KEY* Low-Profile Jejunal (J) Feeding Tube Kit. This specialized enteral access device is designed for patients who require nutrition delivered directly into the small intestine (jejunum), bypassing the stomach due to motility issues, severe reflux, or a high risk of aspiration.

The model number indicates an 18 French diameter and a 1.7 cm stoma length. The 1.7 cm length is a specialized size intended for patients who require a slightly deeper fit than the standard 1.5 cm to prevent the external "button" from being too tight against the skin.

Key Features

  • Low-Profile "Button" Design: Sits flush against the skin, offering a more discreet and comfortable fit than traditional "long" tubes. This reduces the risk of the tube being snagged by clothing or accidentally pulled out.

  • 18 French Diameter: Provides a robust lumen that allows for easier delivery of thicker nutritional formulas and reduces the likelihood of tube clogging compared to narrower 14 Fr models.

  • Trimmable 82 cm Jejunal Segment: The tube features a long distal segment (82 cm) made of medical-grade silicone. This segment is clinically trimmed by a physician during placement to ensure the tip terminates in the precise location within the jejunum.

  • Inflatable Retention Balloon: A high-quality silicone internal balloon (typically inflated with 5–10 mL of sterile water for 18 Fr) holds the tube securely in place.

  • Anti-Reflux Valve: An internal valve in the proximal head prevents the backflow of intestinal contents when the extension set is not connected.

  • Radiopaque Stripe & Tip: Features a weighted, radiopaque tip and a stripe along the tube for clear visualization and position confirmation under X-ray or fluoroscopy.

Technical Specifications

  • Model Number: 0230-18-1.7

  • Diameter: 18 French (Fr)

  • Stoma Length: 1.7 cm

  • Jejunal Length: 82 cm (Trimmable)

  • Balloon Volume: 5–10 mL (Recommended 5 mL for some pediatric uses, up to 10 mL for adults)

  • Connector Type: Non-ENFit (Legacy/Catheter Tip)

  • Sterility: Sterile, Single-Use

  • HCPCS Code: B4088

Kit Contents

  • 1 x MIC-KEY* Low-Profile Jejunal Feeding Tube

  • 1 x Introducer Cannula

  • 1 x MIC-KEY* Continuous Feed Extension Set (12 in.) with SECUR-LOK* Right Angle Connector

  • 1 x MIC-KEY* Bolus Feed Extension Set (12 in.)

  • 1 x 6 mL Luer Slip Syringe (for balloon inflation)

  • 1 x 35 mL Catheter Tip Syringe (for flushing)

  • 4 x Gauze Pads

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