Kangaroo 8884711519Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 13 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521009691), received between Jun 9, 2017 and Feb 17, 2021 — classified as 13 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fluid/Blood Leak” (7 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 13 most recent of 13 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 17, 2021Fluid/Blood Leak

  THE CUSTOMER STATED THE TUBE WAS INSERTED A FEW DAYS AGO. THE SIDE PORT WAS UNABLE TO FIT TO THE PORT TIGHTLY. THE STOPPER WOULD POP OUT WHEN THE NURSES TRIED TO FEED THROUGH THE MAIN PORT. THEY TAPED THE PORT WITH MICROPORE TAPE, HOWEVER THE PORT STILL POPPED UP WHEN THEY TRIED TO FEED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATED NUTRITION WAS LEAKING WHEN THE STOPPER POPPED OUT. THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11337108 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 8, 2021Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE TUBE WAS INSERTED THREE DAYS AGO BEFORE THE INCIDENT DATE. HOWEVER, DURING THE TIME WHEN THE PATIENT UNDERWENT PHYSIOTHERAPY, THE STOPPER FOR MAIN PORT POPPED OUT WHICH CAUSED BACK FLOW AND LEAK ON THE FLOOR. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11141532 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 22, 2020Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT FORMULA LEAKED FROM THE SIDE PORT DURING FEEDING.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10312012 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 22, 2020Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT FORMULA LEAKED FROM THE SIDE PORT DURING FEEDING.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10312008 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 22, 2020Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT FORMULA LEAKED FROM THE FEEDING TUBE'S SIDE PORT DURING FEEDING.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10311989 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 9, 2020Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

  THE CUSTOMER STATED AFTER THE KANGAROO FEEDING TUBE 14 FR WAS INSERTED INTO THE PATIENT, THE SIDE PORT OPENED DURING FEEDING AND FEED WAS LEAKING FROM THE SIDE PORT. THE USER HAD TO TAPE THE SIDE PORT WITH MICROPORE TO PREVENT IT FROM OPENING. THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10249930 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 17, 2020Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020, THEY INSERTED 1ST SILICONE NGT TUBE AND NOTICED MILK HAD A VERY SLOW FLOW. ON (B)(6) 2020, THE NGT TUBE WAS REMOVED AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A KINK AT THE NGT TUBE NEAR TO THE ENDING PART. NEW SILICONE NGT TUBE WAS INSERTED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10165868 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 17, 2020Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020, A NEW SILICONE NGT TUBE WAS INSERTED. ON (B)(6) 2020, THEY HAD NOTED THAT MILK WAS FLOWING VERY SLOW AND THERE WAS DIFFICULTY TO GIVE NGT FEEDING. ON (B)(6) 2020, THE SILICONE NGT TUBE WAS REMOVED AND THEY NOTICED A KINK AT ABOUT 15 CM NEAR THE END OF TUBE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10165837 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 24, 2019Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THE FEEDING TUBE'S CAP WAS FOUND LOOSE AFTER A FEW DAYS, WHICH RESULTED IN THE FEEDING FORMULA TO LEAK. THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8822189 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 9, 2018Kinked; Kinked

  THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THE FEEDING TUBE HAD TO BE REMOVED BY THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BECAUSE THERE WAS NO CORRECT FLOW OF THE NUTRITION FORMULA. AFTER REMOVING, A FOLD WAS OBSERVED IN THE TIP OF THE DEVICE THAT IMPEDED ITS CORRECT FUNCTIONING.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7499957 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 8, 2017Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THE NURSES EXPERIENCE LEAKAGE FROM THE PORT COVER WHILE USING IT. NURSES HAD TO SECURE TAPE TO HOLD THE PORT COVERS IN PLACE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 6851429 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 9, 2017Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THAT THE PROXIMAL Y CONNECTOR IS LEAKING NUTRITION. ALSO, THE CLOSURE CAP OF THE MEDICATION PORT DOES NOT REMAIN CLOSED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 6629407 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 9, 2017Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THAT THE PROXIMAL Y CONNECTOR IS LEAKING NUTRITION. ALSO, THE CLOSURE CAP OF THE MEDICATION PORT DOES NOT REMAIN CLOSED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 6629358 ↗