Kangaroo 8884742019Recalls & reported problems
Cardinal Health, Inc. · Skin Level Cage Gastrostomy Kit · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Kangaroo (145)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521011663), received between Jun 16, 2017 and May 27, 2022 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (5 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 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component5
- Leak/Splash1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
- Burn(s)1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 27, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE EXTENSION CRACKS OFF INSIDE THE GTUBE OPENING. BECAUSE THE SMALL PLASTIC PIECE BREAKS OFF INSIDE THE GTUBE, THIS LEAVES THE GTUBE OPEN CAUSING STOMACH CONTENTS LEAK. THE PLASTIC PIECE STUCK IN THE GTUBE LEAVES THE VALVE OPEN SPEWING STOMACH CONTENTS ALL OVER HER STOMACH CAUSING ACID BURNS WHICH TOOK OVER A WEEK TO HEAL. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON (B)(6) 2022, THE CUSTOMER WENT TO THE ER TO HAVE THE PIECE REMOVED FROM INSIDE THE GTUBE ITSELF. THERE WAS NO MEDICATION NEEDED AT THE ER BUT THE CUSTOMER USED STEROID CREAM FROM AN OLD DOCTORS PRESCRIPTION FOR THE BURNS ON THEIR STOMACH.
Patient problems: Burn(s)
MAUDE report 14526694 ↗MalfunctionMay 16, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE TIP HAS BROKEN OFF OF THE FEEDING TUBE (ITEM CODE 8884741821) IN THE KIT. NO INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14413214 ↗MalfunctionMay 16, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE TIP HAS BROKEN OFF OF THE FEEDING TUBE (ITEM CODE 8884741821) IN THE KIT. NO INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14413124 ↗MalfunctionMay 16, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE TIP HAS BROKEN OFF OF THE FEEDING TUBE (ITEM CODE 8884741821) IN THE KIT. NO INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14413113 ↗MalfunctionApr 27, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE TIPS HAVE BROKEN OFF OF THE FEEDING TUBES (ITEM CODE 8884741821) IN THE KITS. NO INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14225129 ↗MalfunctionJun 16, 2017Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT POST-OPERATIVELY THE G-TUBE WAS LEAKING.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6646606 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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