Kangaroo 461412ERecalls & reported problems
Cardinal Health, Inc. · Polyurethane Feeding Tube Radiopaque · Class 2
- 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 10884521547124), received between Dec 3, 2021 and Oct 16, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Obstruction of Flow1
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.
MalfunctionOct 16, 2024Break; Break
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED A TMC FEEDING ISSUE. THE TUBE INVOLVED WAS THE COVIDIEN KANGAROO 20 IN 5FR FEEDING TUBE. THIS IS A POLYURETHANE FEEDING TUBE, NOT PVC OR SILICONE. ONE OF THE NICU EDUCATORS FROM TMC REPORTED THAT THEY HAD A TUBE BREAK RECENTLY. SHE SAID IT WAS HANGING TOGETHER BY A THREAD AND, FORTUNATELY IT DID NOT FULLY SEPARATE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20464510 ↗MalfunctionOct 16, 2024Break; Break
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED A POLYURETHANE FEEDING TUBE THAT WAS INSERTED (B)(6) BECAME STIFF AND BROKE WITHIN 24 HOURS. THE LOCATION OF THE BREAK IS NEAR THE TIP. IT DID NOT FULLY SEPARATE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20464018 ↗MalfunctionDec 3, 2021Obstruction of Flow; Obstruction of Flow
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE FEEDING TUBE WAS TOO RIGID ON INSERTION AND CURLED UP. THE TUBE BLOCKED AFTER MILK FEED AND SUPPLEMENTS WERE GIVEN. THE PRODUCT WAS STORED PROPERLY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12925314 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.