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Kangaroo 8884710826Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Nasogastric Feeding Tube,7 g Weighted Dobbhoff Tip, Rigid Port, Stylet · Class 2

All models of Kangaroo (4)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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 10884521518742), received between Jun 8, 2022 and Jan 24, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Remove” (3 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

  • Difficult to Remove3
  • Difficult or Delayed Separation2
  • Obstruction of Flow2

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 24, 2023Difficult to Remove; Obstruction of Flow; Difficult or Delayed Separation; Difficult to Remove; Obstruction of Flow; Difficult or Delayed Separation

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THIS PRODUCT IS CLOGGING FREQUENTLY (EVEN THOUGH MEDICATIONS ARE NOT BEING ADMINISTERED THROUGH THEM) AND WHEN GUIDE WIRE IS INSERTED IT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. ONE RN REPORTED THAT THE GUIDE WIRE BEING HARD TO REMOVE HAS HAPPENED WITH TWO DIFFERENT TUBES. APPARENTLY THE STAFF ARE USING 2-3 BEFORE THEY FIND ONE THAT ACTUALLY WORKS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED, THEY FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS OF INSTILLING 10 CCS OF NORMAL SALINE PRIOR TO INSERTION AND WAS STILL NOT ABLE TO WITHDRAW THE GUIDEWIRE. THERE WAS NO HARM DONE TO THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16233718 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 24, 2023Difficult to Remove; Obstruction of Flow; Difficult or Delayed Separation; Difficult to Remove; Obstruction of Flow; Difficult or Delayed Separation

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THIS PRODUCT IS CLOGGING FREQUENTLY (EVEN THOUGH MEDICATIONS ARE NOT BEING ADMINISTERED THROUGH THEM) AND WHEN GUIDE WIRE IS INSERTED IT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. ONE RN REPORTED THAT THE GUIDE WIRE BEING HARD TO REMOVE HAS HAPPENED WITH TWO DIFFERENT TUBES. . APPARENTLY THE STAFF ARE USING 2-3 BEFORE THEY FIND ONE THAT ACTUALLY WORKS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED, THEY FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS OF INSTILLING 10 CCS OF NORMAL SALINE PRIOR TO INSERTION AND WAS STILL NOT ABLE TO WITHDRAW THE GUIDEWIRE. THERE WAS NO HARM DONE TO THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16233716 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 8, 2022Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THEY WERE UNABLE TO PULL THE GUIDEWIRE OUT AFTER THE XRAY. THE GUIDEWIRE WAS STUCK, SO THEY PULLED THE WHOLE NG TUBE OUT AND REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER. THIS ISSUE HAPPENED THREE TIMES.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14631204 ↗

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