Kangaroo 8884721055Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521518865), received between Sep 27, 2019 and Jul 6, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 8 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJul 6, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  CUSTOMER REPORTS: THE NASOJEJUNAL TUBE EXTERNALIZED. THE PUMP STOPPED AND WAS RESTARTED THE PER-OS TREATMENT AND AWAITING A TUBE REPLACEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17264111 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 19, 2022Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEY ATTEMPTED THE INSERTION OF THE FEEDING TUBE AND WERE UNABLE TO PULL THE GUIDEWIRE. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON (B)(6) 2022, THERE WAS NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14140895 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 19, 2022Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEY ATTEMPTED THE INSERTION OF THE FEEDING TUBE AND WERE UNABLE TO PULL THE GUIDEWIRE. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON (B)(6) 2022, THERE WAS NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14140879 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 17, 2020Fluid/Blood Leak; Obstruction of Flow; Fluid/Blood Leak; Obstruction of Flow

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT A DRUG LEAK AND AN OCCLUSION WAS OBSERVED. THE NASOGASTRIC TUBE WAS RINSED WITH 4 SYRINGES OF 10CC WATER AND THE OCCLUSION ISSUE WAS RESOLVED. THE PATIENT RECEIVES 24-HOURS DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10289054 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 28, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE NASAL TUBE WAS DISLOCATED DURING THE TITRATION PHASE OF DUODOP THERAPY WHEN PLACEMENT OF THE PEG/PEJ WAS TO OCCUR. ADDITION INFORMATION RECEIVED CONFIRMS THAT THE TUBING WAS DISCONNECTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9639833 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 6, 2020Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT NJ KANGAROO WAS PLACED IN THE PATIENT. THE TUBE WAS FLUSHED WITH WATER AND BY ABDOMINAL X-RAYS FOUND THAT THE NJ HAD A KINK AT THE END. IT WAS PULLED-OUT 5 CM AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9555774 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 23, 2019Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE GUIDE WIRE OF THE KANGAROO NG TUBE COULD NOT BE REMOVED AFTER PLACEMENT, SO THE TUBE WAS REMOVED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9513600 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 9, 2019Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  AS PER THE CUSTOMER, THE NURSE REPORTED THAT THE NASAL TUBE WAS KNOTTED INTO THE STOMACH. THE CUSTOMER FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE POSITION OF THE TUBE WAS CORRECTED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9438637 ↗
• InjurySep 27, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE INITIAL REPORTER STATED THAT THE PATIENT HAD AN NJ TUBE PLACED ON (B)(6) 2019. ON THE 2ND POSTPROCEDURAL DAY/3RD TITRATION DAY THE PATIENT HAD FIVE DIARRHEAL VACUOLATIONS AND TENSILE FEVER (37.3°C/99.14° F). IN ADDITION, THE PATIENT REQUIRED AN OXYGEN MASK AND WAS EXAMINED BY A PATHOLOGIST AND FOUND TO HAVE AN INFECTION. ON THE 3RD POSTPROCEDURAL DAY/4TH TITRATION DAY THE FEVER RECEDED. THE DIARRHEAL OUTBREAKS STOPPED. THE TREATING PHYSICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PATIENT WITH A RESPIRATORY INFECTION AND REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT IS DOING BETTER AND WAS SCHEDULED FOR DISCHARGE ON (B)(6) 2019.

  Patient problems: Diarrhea; Fever

  MAUDE report 9129989 ↗