Kangaroo 8884721211ERecalls & reported problems
Cardinal Health, Inc. · Feeding Tube · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521583016), received between Jul 16, 2019 and Apr 14, 2020 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fluid/Blood Leak” (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
Device problems
- Fluid/Blood Leak3
- Obstruction of Flow2
- Break1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 14, 2020Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE PRODUCT WAS LEAKING FROM THE PURPLE PORTS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9960233 ↗MalfunctionNov 19, 2019Fluid/Blood Leak; Obstruction of Flow; Fluid/Blood Leak; Obstruction of Flow
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE PATIENT¿S NASOGASTRIC TUBE WAS DIFFICULT TO FLUSH, THIS CLEARED AND WATER WAS ABLE TO BE FLUSHED BUT WOULD COME BACK OUT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON (B)(6) 2019 STATED THAT THE NASOGASTRIC TUBE WAS LEAKING.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9342632 ↗MalfunctionSep 26, 2019Break; Fluid/Blood Leak; Break; Fluid/Blood Leak
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS THE KANGAROO NASOGASTRIC TUBES HAVE BEEN BREAKING, ESPECIALLY WITH EXTENDED USE GREATER THAN 1 WEEK. THE CUSTOMER FURTHER REPORTED THAT THEY ARE SPLITTING AT THE JOIN BETWEEN THE ENFIT PORT AND AT THE SIDE OF THE MEDICATION PORT. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THERE WAS LEAKING AT THE ENIT TO THE PUMP SET CONNECTOR AND THE ENFIT PORT IS ALSO BREAKING DURING USE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9125643 ↗MalfunctionJul 16, 2019Obstruction of Flow; Obstruction of Flow
THE CUSTOMER STATES THE PATIENT WAS ADMITTED WITH A DOBHOFF TUBE IN PLACE, BEING USED FOR TUBE FEEDS AT HOME. THE TUBE HAD BEEN PLACED 12 DAYS PRIOR. UPON ADMISSION, THE PATIENT REPORTED THAT THE DOBHOFF HAD BEEN CLOGGED. THE NURSES ATTEMPTED TO UNCLOG THE DOBHOFF AND UPON TRYING TO ASPIRATE THE TUBE, PULLED BACK A FORMED WHITE PIECE THAT LOOKED LIKE A PIECE OF WHITE ROPE, OR PIECE OF THE INSIDE LINING OF THE TUBE ITSELF. AFTER ASPIRATING, THE TUBE REMAINED CLOGGED, AND NO FURTHER ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO INSTILL OR ASPIRATE THROUGH THE LINE. THE TUBE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8793496 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.