Kangaroo 8884720858Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 21 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521518858), received between May 2, 2018 and Apr 28, 2026 — classified as 6 injuries, 15 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Remove” (8 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 21 most recent of 21 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 28, 2026Difficult to Remove

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE STYLET USED TO INSERT THE FEEDING TUBE DID NOT DETACH AFTER INSERTION, REQUIRING THE TUBE TO BE REMOVED. THE STYLET IS COMPLETELY ATTACHED TO THE TUBE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25015585 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 19, 2026Difficult to Remove

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE STYLET USED TO INSERT THE TUBE DID NOT DETACH AFTER INSERTION, REQUIRING THE TUBE TO BE REMOVED. THE STYLET IS COMPLETELY ATTACHED TO THE TUBE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24639243 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 13, 2023Obstruction of Flow; Obstruction of Flow

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT A 8FR NASOJEJUNAL TUBE WAS PASSED TO THE PATIENT AND WHEN TRYING TO USE IT, OCCLUSION WAS DETECTED. THE TUBE WAS WITHDRAWN AND ITS KINKING WAS OBSERVED (WITH MEMORY). A NEW PROBE WAS PASSED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17321026 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 28, 2022Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED AFTER PASSAGE AND EXAMINATION CONFIRMING PROBE POSITIONING, THERE WAS DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE GUIDE WIRE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16062663 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 20, 2022Difficult to Remove; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Difficult to Remove; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  CUSTOMER REPORTS: CLINICAL STAFF WAS ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE DEVICE IN A PEDIATRIC PATIENT THAT HAD THE END CAP PULL AWAY FROM THE GUIDEWIRE. THIS HAPPENED AFTER INSERTION AND VERIFICATION OF PLACEMENT AND THE CAP PULLED OFF. THE RN WAS ABLE TO GRAB THE GUIDE WIRE AND STILL REMOVE IT FROM THE PATIENT. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE CUSTOMER ON 10/19/22, THE CAP DETACHED FROM THE GUIDEWIRE LEAVING THE SHARP GUIDEWIRE BENT BUT STICKING OUT FROM THE TUBE. THE TUBE WAS STILL INTACT AND THE STYLET WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED. THE HYDROMER COATING WAS REACTIVATED USING APPROXIMATELY 10-15 ML OF WATER BEFORE ATTEMPTING THE REMOVAL. THE TUBE WAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY WHEN TESTED PRIOR TO INSERTION BUT ONCE CONFIRMED PLACEMENT AND REACTIVATED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE AND THE CAP CAME OFF. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED. THE NURSE WAS ABLE TO GET THE STYLET OUT. AND THE TUBE FUNCTIONED PROPERLY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THEIR STAY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15642012 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 7, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED DURING THE REMOVAL OF THE GUIDEWIRE FROM THE NASOGASTRIC FEEDING TUBE AFTER INSERTION, THE GREEN END CAP CAME APART AND PIERCED THE FINGER OF A STAFF MEMBER. THE WIRE PIERCED THROUGH THE SKIN INTO THE FINGER. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATED THE STAFF MEMBER THAT RECEIVED THE PUNCTURE IS OKAY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROCEDURE WAS NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE GUIDE WIRE FROM THE FINGER. NO MEDICATION WAS REQUIRED OR PRESCRIBED. NO FOLLOW UP PROCEDURES ARE REQUIRED IN THE FUTURE DUE TO THE PUNCTURE.

  Patient problems: Laceration(s)

  MAUDE report 11132667 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 14, 2020Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE GUIDE WIRE ADHERED TO THE NASOGASTRIC TUBE AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED AFTER PLACING. NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10681081 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 7, 2020Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE FEEDING TUBE WAS HARD TO USE DURING INSERTION, THE STYLET WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10646004 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 6, 2020Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE GUIDE WIRE WAS GLUED TO THE PROBE AND IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO REMOVE IT AFTER THE PROBE PASSED. NO PATIENT INJURY. NO FURTHER DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10635175 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 1, 2020Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE GUIDE WIRE WAS STUCK IN THE TUBE AND IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO REMOVE IT AFTER THE DEVICE WAS INSERTED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10612375 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 24, 2020Fluid/Blood Leak; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Fluid/Blood Leak; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT A NURSE WAS INSERTING A NG TUBE ON A PATIENT AND WHEN SHE WENT TO PULL OUT THE STYLET, IT BROKE AT THE HUB. THE NG TUBE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT INJURY TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON (B)(6) 2020 STATED THAT PER THE NURSE WHO PLACED THE NG TUBE, THE STYLET FULLY DETACHED FROM THE GUIDE WIRE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10442009 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 28, 2020Difficult to Remove; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent; Difficult to Remove; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE CONCERNS BROUGHT UP BY STAFF WHEN INSERTING THE FEEDING TUBES. THE TUBE FREQUENTLY CURLS IN THE ESOPHAGUS OR STOMACH DURING INSERTION. THE GUIDEWIRE CAN BE CHALLENGING TO REMOVE AFTER INSERTION IS CONFIRMED FOR PLACEMENT, DESPITE HAVING SALINE INSTILLED. TUBES HAVE SOMETIMES HAD TO BE REMOVED AFTER INSERTION DUE TO THE GUIDEWIRE NOT COMING OUT. THE GREEN CAP HAS ALSO DISCONNECTED FROM THE GUIDEWIRE WHICH REQUIRED THE USE OF CLAMPS TO REMOVE THE GUIDEWIRE. THIS ISSUE SEEMS TO BE SPECIFIC TO THE INDIVIDUAL USER. THERE HAS BEEN NO PATIENT INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION ASSOCIATED WITH ANY OF THESE EVENTS. NO OTHER SPECIFIC DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9771297 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 29, 2019Complete Blockage; Complete Blockage

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE PROBE HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DELIVER THE FEEDING. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT BEFORE THE CATHETER WAS USED, IT WAS TESTED WITH WATER AND A BLOCKAGE WAS NOTICED IN THE CATHETER. NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9253169 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 17, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THE CAP OF THE GUIDE WIRE DETACHED FROM THE WIRE.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8798263 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 16, 2019Complete Blockage; Fluid/Blood Leak; Material Twisted/Bent; Complete Blockage; Fluid/Blood Leak; Material Twisted/Bent

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THAT THEY PASSED THE NASOENTERAL TUBE AND THEN TESTED IT BUT DURING THE TEST THEY NOTICED IT DID NOT WORK DUE TO AN OCCLUSION. UPON REMOVAL OF THE NG TUBE, BENDING/KINK WAS NOTICED ABOUT 5CM FROM THE LEAD CAUSING THE OBSTRUCTION.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8616214 ↗
• InjuryMay 3, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE NURSING STAFF HAD DIFFICULTIES PLACING THE DOBBHOFF FEEDING TUBE WHICH RESULTED IN PNEUMOTHORAX. A CHEST TUBE HAD TO BE PLACED IN THE ICU AND A FEEDING TUBE WAS REINSERTED TO BEGIN NUTRITION.

  Patient problems: Pneumothorax

  MAUDE report 7483318 ↗
• InjuryMay 3, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE NURSING STAFF HAD DIFFICULTIES PLACING THE DOBBHOFF FEEDING TUBE WHICH RESULTED IN PNEUMOTHORAX. A CHEST TUBE HAD TO BE PLACED IN THE ICU AND A FEEDING TUBE WAS REINSERTED TO BEGIN NUTRITION.

  Patient problems: Pneumothorax

  MAUDE report 7483203 ↗
• InjuryMay 3, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE NURSING STAFF HAD DIFFICULTIES PLACING THE DOBBHOFF FEEDING TUBE WHICH RESULTED IN PNEUMOTHORAX. A CHEST TUBE HAD TO BE PLACED IN THE ICU AND A FEEDING TUBE WAS REINSERTED TO BEGIN NUTRITION.

  Patient problems: Pneumothorax

  MAUDE report 7482982 ↗
• InjuryMay 3, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE NURSING STAFF HAD DIFFICULTIES PLACING THE DOBBHOFF FEEDING TUBE WHICH RESULTED IN PNEUMOTHORAX. A CHEST TUBE HAD TO BE PLACED IN THE ICU AND A FEEDING TUBE WAS REINSERTED TO BEGIN NUTRITION.

  Patient problems: Pneumothorax

  MAUDE report 7482973 ↗
• InjuryMay 3, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE NURSING STAFF HAD DIFFICULTIES PLACING THE DOBBHOFF FEEDING TUBE WHICH RESULTED IN PNEUMOTHORAX. A CHEST TUBE HAD TO BE PLACED IN THE ICU AND A FEEDING TUBE WAS REINSERTED TO BEGIN NUTRITION.

  Patient problems: Pneumothorax

  MAUDE report 7482832 ↗
• InjuryMay 2, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE NURSING STAFF HAD DIFFICULTIES PLACING THE DOBBHOFF FEEDING TUBE WHICH RESULTED IN PNEUMOTHORAX. A CHEST TUBE HAD TO BE PLACED IN THE ICU AND A FEEDING TUBE WAS REINSERTED TO BEGIN NUTRITION.

  Patient problems: Pneumothorax

  MAUDE report 7481799 ↗