A device and method for unclogging clogged jejunostomy tubes is disclosed.

Upon rotation of the device at a handle (2), blockages in clogged jejunostomy tubes are removed by the threaded portion (6) of the device and carried out towards the open end of the jejunostomy tube.

In two applications, the method may be used with gastrostomy or jejunostomy.

Examples of such devices are nasogastric tubes, gastrostomy tubes and jejunostomy tubes.

An access needle suitable for use in percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy procedures.

A use of the device to minimize or eliminate the formation of blockages in jejunostomy tubes is also disclosed.

Once property attached, the jejunal adapter (10) converts the low profile gastrostomy tube (12) into a gastrojejunostomy tube.

Giving liquid nutrition through a gastrostomy or jejunostomy tube is called tube feeding.

More recently, gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes are being inserted by a radiologist.

In these situations, doctors may recommend a feeding tube (jejunostomy tube) be placed in the small intestine.

A jejunostomy tube can be temporary and is used only if necessary when gastroparesis is severe.

In these situations, doctors may recommend a feeding tube (jejunostomy tube) be placed in the small intestine.

Some tubes go directly into the stomach or intestine--these are called gastrostomy or jejunostomy tubes, respectively.

A jejunostomy feeding tube is inserted into the jejunum, part of the small intestine, either directly or via a previous gastrostomy.

Method for implanting a percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy tube in a patient and access needle for use in the method.