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Kangaroo 711006CNRecalls & reported problems

Cardinal Health, Inc. · CO2 Detector with Bellows,Nasogastric Feeding Tube and Stylet · Class 2

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521146129), received between Feb 12, 2021 and Feb 12, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Complete Blockage” (2 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Complete Blockage2
  • Partial Blockage2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 12, 2021Partial Blockage; Complete Blockage; Partial Blockage; Complete Blockage

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED A KANGAROO CO2 DETECTOR WAS PLACED ON THE PATIENT. THERE WAS CONSTANT DIFFICULTY WHEN FLUSHING THE DEVICE OR UNABLE TO FLUSH THE DEVICE AT ALL. A NEW KANGAROO CO2 DETECTOR WAS OPENED TO REPLACE THE AFFECTED ONE AND THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED WITH THE NEW DEVICE. AN XRAY SHOWED THAT THE KANGAROO CO2 DETECTOR WAS IN THE PROPER POSITION EVEN WHEN PULLED BACK A LITTLE. THIS OCCURRED OVER TWO DAYS. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE OF THE TWO DAYS. AFTER THE FAILURES WITH THE KANGAROO CO2 DETECTORS, A NASOGASTRIC TUBE WAS PLACED ON THE PATIENT AND THEY WERE ABLE TO START TUBE FEEDING.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11321445 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 12, 2021Partial Blockage; Complete Blockage; Partial Blockage; Complete Blockage

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED A KANGAROO CO2 DETECTOR WAS PLACED ON THE PATIENT. THERE WAS CONSTANT DIFFICULTY WHEN FLUSHING THE DEVICE OR UNABLE TO FLUSH THE DEVICE AT ALL. A NEW KANGAROO CO2 DETECTOR WAS OPENED TO REPLACE THE AFFECTED ONE AND THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED WITH THE NEW DEVICE. AN XRAY SHOWED THAT THE KANGAROO CO2 DETECTOR WAS IN THE PROPER POSITION EVEN WHEN PULLED BACK A LITTLE. THIS OCCURRED OVER TWO DAYS. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE OF THE TWO DAYS. AFTER THE FAILURES WITH THE KANGAROO CO2 DETECTORS, A NASOGASTRIC TUBE WAS PLACED ON THE PATIENT AND THEY WERE ABLE TO START TUBE FEEDING.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11321391 ↗

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