Kangaroo 482400JRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 85 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521174818), received between Mar 22, 2017 and Aug 27, 2025 — classified as 2 injuries, 83 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Display/Image” (17 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

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 85 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryAug 27, 2025Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT A 500 CC HYDRATION POUCH WAS CONNECTED VIA A Y-CONNECTOR WITH ENTERAL NUTRITION POUCHES (SONDALIS ENERGY 500 CC AND SONDALIS ENERGY FIBRE 500 CC) TO A GASTROSTOMY TUBE. THE 500 ML OF WATER WAS ADMINISTERED OVER 1 HOUR INSTEAD OF 10 HOURS DUE TO INCORRECT PROGRAMMING OF THE KANGAROO PUMP (BOLUS RINSE VOLUME) BY THE VISITING NURSE. THE PATIENT RECEIVED A SINGLE 500 CC RINSE BOLUS INSTEAD OF 10 BOLUSES OF 50 CC OVER 10 HOURS. THE PATIENT WAS HOSPITALIZED ON DAY 3, FOR BRONCHOPULMONARY DISEASE POSSIBLY RELATED TO AN ERROR HYDRATION FLOW RATE ON A GASTROSTOMY TUBE, IN A CONTEXT OF SIGNIFICANT FRAGILITY (INHALATION PNEUMONITIS AT REPETITION, HISTORY OF RESUSCITATION, LIMITATION OF CARE).

  Patient problems: Aspiration/Inhalation

  MAUDE report 22902683 ↗
• InjuryNov 21, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE OVER FEEDS. THE FEEDING OF THE CHILD WAS PROGRAMMED AS A 6-HOUR FEED OVERNIGHT, BUT IT COMPLETED IN 3-4 HOURS CAUSING THE CHILD TO BE SICK. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATED THE CHILD WAS ON A FORMULA COMBINATION OF KETOVIE PEPTIDE, RCF CONCENTRATE, OIL, AND WATER. THIS IS PREPARED AND REFRIGERATED PRIOR TO USE. HE HAS BEEN ON A VERSION OF THIS RECIPE FOR 12 YEARS, ADMINISTERED VIA THE KANGAROO PUMP. VOLUME WAS SET TO BETWEEN 400 AND 600 MLS AT EACH FEED. RATE WAS SET AT 100 MLS/HR DURING THE DAY AND 75 MLS/HR AT NIGHT. THE VOLUME DELIVERED WAS NOT CONSISTENT TO THE VOLUME SET. IT ALWAYS RAN FASTER THAN THE SET RATE. THE PATIENT WAS SENSITIVE TO THE FEED RATE. IT CAUSED VOMITING AND STOMACH UPSET. THE PATIENT WAS SUCTIONED AND REPOSITIONED TO AVOID VOMITING AND ASPIRATION. THE VOMITING HAPPENED OVER A 24-HOUR PERIOD AND OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE FEED RATE WAS NOT MONITORED AND MANIPULATED TO SOLVE FOR THE FAST PUMP. THERE WAS NO MEDICATION PROVIDED FOR THE VOMITING. THE FEED WAS PAUSED WHICH DELAYED THE NUTRITION. TO EASE THE STOMACH UPSET, TYLENOL AND TUBE VENTING WAS PROVIDED. THE PATIENT IS OKAY AFTER PROPERLY MANAGING FEED RATE

  Patient problems: Nausea; Vomiting

  MAUDE report 20747722 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 2, 2021Excess Flow or Over-Infusion; Excess Flow or Over-Infusion

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE FEED RATE TOO HIGH. THE VOLUME OUTPUT WAS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN THE SPECIFIED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11925821 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 2, 2021Excess Flow or Over-Infusion; Excess Flow or Over-Infusion

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE FEED RATE TOO HIGH. THE VOLUME OUTPUT WAS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN THE SPECIFIED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11925453 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 1, 2020Inaccurate Delivery; Inaccurate Delivery

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT ON SATURDAY, (B)(6) 2020 THE PATIENT WAS HAVING A FEED VIA AN EPUMP. THE PUMP READS AT 0400 AND THEN AT 0500 AND WITHIN THE HOUR, 300 ML HAD GONE THROUGH INSTEAD OF 80 ML. THE PATIENT VOMITED AS A CONSEQUENCE.

  Patient problems: Vomiting

  MAUDE report 10220640 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 30, 2019Inaccurate Delivery; Inaccurate Delivery

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THAT THE PUMP IS FEEDING FASTER THAN THE RATE IS SET FOR.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8653589 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 22, 2018Volume Accuracy Problem; Volume Accuracy Problem

  THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE UNIT'S VOLUME ACCURACY IS INCORRECT. THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THE ENTERAL FEEDING PUMP WAS SET TO INFUSE 1000ML AT 120ML PER HOUR HOWEVER IT TOOK 10-1/2 HOURS TO COMPLETE. THE CUSTOMER WAS USING A NEW 777403 FEEDING SET. NO REPORTED INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED.

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 7807390 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 8, 2018No Display/Image

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THE ENTERAL FEEDING PUMP'S DISPLAY KEEPS ON BEING BLACK. PATIENT NOT INVOLVED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient; No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7764076 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 24, 2018No Display/Image

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THE ENTERAL FEEDING PUMP HAS A BLANK SCREEN, AND NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient; No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7715177 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 16, 2018No Audible Alarm; Failure of Device to Self-Test; No Audible Alarm

  IT WAS REPORTED TO COVIDIEN THAT THE CUSTOMER HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE ENTERAL FEEDING PUMP. ON (B)(6) 2018, THE UNIT WAS TRIAGED AND SERVICE FOUND THAT THE PUMP FAILED THE BUZZER TEST.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient; No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7689789 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 27, 2018Inaccurate Flow Rate; Inaccurate Flow Rate

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THE PUMP FLUSH QUANTITY IS INCORRECT.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7642835 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 26, 2018Inaccurate Flow Rate; Inaccurate Flow Rate

  THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THE UNIT HAD AN ALTERED SUPPLY OF FEEDING QUANTITY.

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 7637886 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 20, 2018Thermal Decomposition of Device; Thermal Decomposition of Device

  THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE UNIT WAS RETURNED FOR A BURN MARK ON THE INSIDE OF THE SCREEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7620899 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 15, 2018No Audible Alarm; No Audible Alarm

  THE CUSTOMER RETURNED THE ENTERAL FEEDING PUMP BACK TO STOCK. UPON TRIAGE ON (B)(6) 2018 SERVICE FOUND THE PUMP HAD NO SOUND AND THE GEARBOX WAS DEFECTIVE, ALONG WITH A DEPLETED BATTERY.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7605725 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 1, 2018Loss of Power; Loss of Power

  THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE ENTERAL FEEDING PUMP SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN AND THE PUMP WAS UNABLE TO TURN ON AGAIN.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7561117 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 1, 2018No Display/Image; No Display/Image

  THE CUSTOMER STATES THE ENTERAL FEEDING PUMP IS EXPERIENCING A DISPLAY ISSUE/NO DISPLAY. THERE WAS NO ALLEGATION OF PATIENT DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7560576 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 30, 2018Device Alarm System; Device Alarm System

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE UNIT DID NOT ALARM WHEN THE BAG WAS EMPTY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7553613 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 14, 2018Insufficient Flow or Under Infusion; Insufficient Flow or Under Infusion

  THE CUSTOMER STATES THE ENTERAL FEEDING PUMP UNDER DELIVERS.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7512884 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 2, 2018Excess Flow or Over-Infusion; Excess Flow or Over-Infusion

  THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT ENTERAL FEEDING PUMP SEEMS TO BE PUMPING FASTER AT THE END OF THE FEED HOWEVER SHE IS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL DETAILS. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7480980 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 16, 2018No Display/Image; No Display/Image

  THE CUSTOMER STATES THE UNIT HAS NO DISPLAY.

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 7432886 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 12, 2018No Audible Alarm; No Audible Alarm

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE UNIT HAS NO BUZZER. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7426109 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 9, 2018Insufficient Flow or Under Infusion; Insufficient Flow or Under Infusion

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE UNIT'S PUMP NOT DELIVERING THE ACCURATE AMOUNT. THE VOLUME TO BE INFUSED WAS SET TO 250ML AND THE RATE WAS SET TO 110ML/HR. THE ACTUAL VOLUME DELIVERED WAS 200ML. THE FEED WAS COMPLETED IN 2 HOURS.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7406675 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 6, 2018No Display/Image; No Display/Image

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE ENTERAL FEEDING PUMP HAD NO DISPLAY. NO PATIENT IMPACTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7405017 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 6, 2018Loss of Power; Loss of Power

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE UNIT POWERS UP AND DOWN BY ITSELF.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7404327 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 2, 2018Loss of Power; Loss of Power

  THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE UNIT WILL TURN OFF.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7388866 ↗