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Kangaroo 716150Recalls & reported problems

Cardinal Health, Inc. · Skin Level Balloon Gastrostomy Kit · Class 2 · Implant

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521010987), received between Feb 9, 2022 and Jan 13, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Fluid/Blood Leak1
  • Material Puncture/Hole1
  • Material Rupture1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 13, 2023Break; Fluid/Blood Leak; Break; Fluid/Blood Leak

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE PROBE WAS BEING USED BY A CHILD WHO DETECTED THE LEAKAGE OF FOOD. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATED THE LEAK IS LOCATED IN THE TUBE WHERE IT MEETS THE END THAT STAYS OUTSIDE THE BODY. THERE WAS A SMALL CRACK. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16156912 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 7, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON RUPTURED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15373935 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 9, 2022Material Puncture/Hole; Material Puncture/Hole

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON DID NOT INFLATE. NO INJURIES OCCURRED. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON 08-FEB-2022, THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING PATIENT USE. THERE WERE HOLES/CRACKS OBSERVED IN THE BALLOON. THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED BY REMOVING AND REPLACING THE DEVICE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13502029 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.