Kangaroo 461420E (UDI 10884521547131)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521547131), received between May 20, 2022 and Jan 30, 2025 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 30, 2025Break; Break

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED ONCE PLACED IN THE INFANT, DID NOT MEET RESISTANCE WHILE ASPIRATING AIR OR HEAR WHEN INSTILLED TO CHECK FOR PLACEMENT. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 30JAN2025, THE OG HAS A HOLE SOMEWHERE. 2MLS OF AIR WERE INSTILLED TO CHECK FOR PLACEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21275016 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 9, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT WHEN PACKAGE WAS OPENED FOR THE PLACEMENT IN A PATIENT, IT WAS FOUND TO BE CUT IN HALF. THE PRODUCT WAS NOT USED ON THE PATIENT. PER CUSTOMER, THE FLUSH WAS CONNECTED TO FEMALE PIECE AND WHEN ATTACHED TO MALE, IT LEAKED WHERE FLUSH CONNECTS TO FEMALE. THE CUSTOMER GOT ANOTHER ONE AND IT WORKED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER AND STATED THAT THE TUBE WAS PARTIALLY CUT (SEVERED) THROUGH INSIDE THE STERILE PACKAGING. THE PACKAGING WAS NOT DAMAGED OR BROKEN PRIOR TO THE NURSE USING IT. THE REGISTERED NURSE (RN) FLUSHED THE CONNECTOR AND IT LEAKED OUT OF THE CUT. THE TUBE WAS NOT USED ON A PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20410265 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 9, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT COVIDIEN KANGAROO POLYURETHANE FEEDING TUBES (6.5FR) REF 461420E, HAD MANUFACTURE ERROR. PER CUSTOMER, IT LOOKS LIKE DURING PRODUCTION, THE TUBES WERE CUT OFF WHILE SEALING THE PACKAGES.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20407202 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 14, 2023Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  CUSTOMER REPORTS: TWO OF THE NG TUBES WERE DEFECTIVE. THEY WERE COILING & KINKING UP AT THE END AND WOULDN¿T STAY STRAIGHT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17330258 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 20, 2022Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FLUSH OR ASPIRATE OG. THEY REMOVED THE FEEDING TUBE TO FIND IT HAD A KINK IN IT. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TUBE. NO PATIENT INJURY OR HARM REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14459115 ↗