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MIC-KEY* Jejunal Feeding Tube, Low-Profile – 18 Fr, 2.5 cm, 0230-18-2.5

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Medex SKU:
AVA-0230-18-2.5
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1/Each
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Description

The Avanos 0230-18-2.5 is a MIC-KEY* Low-Profile Jejunal (J) Feeding Tube Kit. This device is a primary choice for patients who require enteral nutrition delivered directly into the small intestine (jejunum), bypassing the stomach due to severe reflux, gastroparesis, or a high risk of aspiration.

The model number specifies an 18 French diameter and a 2.5 cm stoma length. The 2.5 cm length is intended for patients with a thicker abdominal wall, ensuring the low-profile "button" sits comfortably without being too tight against the skin.

Key Features

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Trimmable 82 cm Jejunal Segment: The tube features a long distal segment (approx. 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.

  • Medical-Grade Silicone: Constructed from biocompatible, high-clarity silicone that is flexible and durable, designed to minimize tissue irritation and enhance patient comfort.

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

  • 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: 0230-18-2.5

  • Diameter: 18 French (Fr)

  • Stoma Length: 2.5 cm

  • Jejunal Length: 82 cm (Trimmable)

  • Balloon Volume: 5–10 mL

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

  • Sterility: Gamma Sterilized, 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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