Kangaroo 461255Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521165212), received between Aug 11, 2022 and Aug 16, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionAug 16, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE FEED TUBING WAS HANGING ON THE FLOOR LEAKING. UPON INSPECTION, THE IRIS DOBHOFF WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN AT THE PURPLE TUBE FEEDING PORT. THE PATIENT HAD JUST RECEIVED MEDICATION VIA THE MEDICATION PORT. IT WAS REPORTED TO THE RN THAT THE PORT WOULD LEAK WHEN MEDICATIONS/FLUSHES WERE ADMINISTERED. THIS WAS NOTED TO HAVE HAPPENED TWICE DURING THE SHIFT PRIOR TO THE DEVICE BREAKING. NO TUGGING ON THE TUBING HAD OCCURRED PRIOR TO THE BREAKAGE, AND IT DID NOT GET CAUGHT ON ANYTHING.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15233909 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 11, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE RN WAS FLUSHING THE FEEDING TUBE, THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT, WITH STERILE WATER. BY Y-SITE LOCATION, AT THE PORT THAT HAS A TAG ATTACHED "FOR ENTERAL FLUIDS ONLY", THE HARD PLASTIC PART CAME APART FROM THE RUBBER PIECE. THERE WAS NO DETECTABLE DAMAGE, LOOSE PARTS OR BROKEN PIECES OBSERVED, BUT THE PLASTIC AND RUBBER PIECES WOULD NOT STAY SEALED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PUT IT TOGETHER. TAPE WAS USED TO HOLD THE TWO PIECES TOGETHER SINCE THE TWO PIECES APPEARED TO EASILY COME APART. THERE WAS NO LEAKING AT THE SITE OBSERVED AFTERWARDS. NURSES ASSESSED TUBING AT THE BEDSIDE; RECOMMENDING TO LEAVE THE FEEDING TUBE IN, AS LONG AS THERE IS NO LEAKAGE, AND THEY REASSESS THE NEED FOR REPLACEMENT IN THE DAY TIME. THE KANGAROO FEEDING TUBE WITH IRIS TECHNOLOGY WAS NOT USED, DUE TO PATIENT REFUSAL AND WAS REMOVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15214077 ↗