Kangaroo 8884711006Recalls & 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 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 11
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521518780), received between Jun 15, 2017 and Dec 6, 2022 — classified as 11 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Remove” (7 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 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Difficult to Remove7
- Fluid/Blood Leak3
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
- Material Puncture/Hole1
- Material Twisted/Bent1
- Obstruction of Flow1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions7
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 6, 2022Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED: THE INTENSIVE CARE RN STATED THERE DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE BEEN ANY PROBLEM WITH THIS PRODUCT AND THEREFORE NO HARM TO A USER. IT IS A PRODUCT RARELY USED BY THE RN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15923723 ↗MalfunctionDec 6, 2022Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED: THE INTENSIVE CARE RN STATED THERE DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE BEEN ANY PROBLEM WITH THIS PRODUCT AND THEREFORE NO HARM TO A USER. IT IS A PRODUCT RARELY USED BY THE RN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15923642 ↗MalfunctionDec 6, 2022Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED: THE INTENSIVE CARE (REGISTERED NURSE) RN STATED THERE DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE BEEN ANY PROBLEM WITH THIS PRODUCT AND THEREFORE NO HARM TO A USER. IT IS A PRODUCT RARELY USED BY THE RN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15923594 ↗MalfunctionNov 4, 2022Difficult to Remove; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Difficult to Remove; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE GUIDE WIRE SHOWED RESISTANCE AT THE TIME OF REMOVAL, RELEASING THE BLUE CONNECTOR.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15736200 ↗MalfunctionMay 14, 2021Material Puncture/Hole; Difficult to Remove; Material Puncture/Hole; Difficult to Remove
AS REPORTED THROUGH AN ANVISA NOTIFICATION AFTER THE PASSAGE OF THE SNE, WHEN REMOVING THE GUIDE WIRE, THE PLASTIC TIP LOOSENS, LEAVING THE POINTED PART EXPOSED AND MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO WITHDRAW THE GUIDE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 11827117 ↗MalfunctionApr 2, 2021Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE TUBE CRACKED IN THE Y. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON (B)(6) 2021 STATED THAT IT WAS THE PURPLE Y PORT ENFIT CONNECTOR THAT CRACKED AND THE DIET LEAKED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11610335 ↗MalfunctionMar 26, 2021Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED AFTER USE ON A PATIENT, THE PROBE SHOWED A CRACK CLOSE TO THE PURPLE CONNECTION OF THE Y PORT AND THE FORMULA LEAKED THROUGH THE CRACK. THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11576630 ↗MalfunctionMar 23, 2021Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE FEEDING TUBE LEAKED THROUGH THE SIDE CONNECTOR OF THE Y PORT EVEN WHEN IT WAS CLOSED. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11553894 ↗MalfunctionJan 28, 2020Difficult to Remove; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Difficult to Remove; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE METAL WIRE FROM THE STYLET DOES NOT COME OUT OF THE TUBE, IT BROKE THE EXTERNAL PART THAT IS AT THE WIDEST EXIT OF THE FEEDING TUBE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9637203 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2019Obstruction of Flow; Material Twisted/Bent; Obstruction of Flow; Material Twisted/Bent
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE FEEDING TUBE HAD MEMORY AFTER PASSAGE, PRESENTING RESISTANCE DURING THE INFUSION OF MEDICATIONS REQUIRING THE FEEDING TUBE TO BE CHANGED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8756176 ↗MalfunctionJun 15, 2017Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE PROCEDURE WHILE OPENING THE PACKAGE, THE NURSE NOTED THAT THE STYLET WAS LOCKED INSIDE THE TUBE, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO USE THE PROBE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 6644356 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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