G-Jet ® Button Components - AMT G-JET Button Patient Education Manual

Button Components
G-JET
®
External Bolster
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The external bolster keeps the tube in place. A properly fitted device should not
fit tightly against the skin. Instead, a 1/8 inch (3mm) gap between the external
bolster and the skin surface is recommended to provide room for air circulation
and cleaning of the stoma site. The recommended amount of water to place into
the balloon is printed on top of the balloon fill valve.
Balloon Valve
2
The balloon is inflated and deflated by inserting a slip tip
syringe into the balloon valve. Do NOT attempt to feed
through the balloon valve. The recess in the valve can trap
foreign material, such as lint or spilled formula. The balloon
valve must be kept clean to function properly.
Anti-Reflux Valve / One Way Valve
3
A valve is located in the bottom of the feeding port (jejunal port) and the
decompression/medication port (gastric port) to prevent stomach contents from
leaking out of the tube. The valve is opened when the feeding set adapter is
locked into place.
Internal Retention Balloon
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A balloon is inflated inside the stomach to hold the tube in place. Once the tube
is inserted, the balloon is filled with the prescribed amount of water.
It is recommended to check the balloon volume as directed by your healthcare provider.
See page 20 for complete instructions on how to check fill volume.
Gastric Holes
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Gastric holes are located immediately after the balloon to provide gastric-only
access through the gastric port.
Device meets biocompatibility standard ISO 10993 and is
approved for permanent contact (greater than 30 days).
MR Conditional
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Feeding Port (Glow Green
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Used to administer formula into the jejunum. The
feeding port should remain sealed with the safety plug
when the port is not being used.
7 Decompression/Medication Port (White)
Used to decompress the stomach and administer
medication as prescribed by your healthcare
provider. The decompression/medication port should
remain sealed with the safety plug when the port is
not being used.
8 Individual Port Cover with Safety Plugs
Individual safety plugs for each port should be closed
when not in use.
9 Lot Number & Device Size
The lot number and device size are etched (laser engraved)
on the top of the device for complete traceability.
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Anti-Kink Technology
Co-extruded radiopaque stripes and anti-kink tubing
provide clear radiographic identification.
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NOTE: Anti-kink spring
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