Kangaroo 777702ERecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521724129), received between Mar 20, 2024 and Sep 3, 2024 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Sensing Problem” (1 report).

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 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 3, 2024Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THEY UTILIZE THE KANGAROO CO2 DETECTOR WITH BELLOWS FOR VERIFICATION OF THEIR GASTRIC TUBES. CURRENTLY THEY ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THE DEVICE CHANGING COLORS, SIGNIFYING THAT IT IS IN THE WRONG LOCATION, HOWEVER, UPON X-RAY CONFIRMATION, THE DEVICE IS IN THE STOMACH.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20124893 ↗
• InjuryMar 20, 2024Device Sensing Problem; Device Sensing Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT SHE HELPED A NURSE WITH A PATIENT IN THE CRITICAL CARE UNIT LAST NIGHT ON 20FEB2024. THE ITEM WHEN WORKING, SHOULD TURN YELLOW WHEN THE CO2 IS PRESENT, BUT WHEN THEY USED THE DEVICE, IT FAILED TO WORK CAUSING THE PATIENT TO HAVE A MAJOR SURGERY (BRONCHOSCOPY) AND IS NOW ON A VENTILATOR. THE CUSTOMER SAID THEY RELIED ON THIS ITEM, AND IT FAILED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE INITIAL REPORTER ON 22FEB2024 STATED THAT THE PATIENT REQUIRED AN IMMEDIATE BRONCHOSCOPY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. THE PATIENT HAD LOST 300 ML OF BLOOD FROM HIS LUNG DUE TO THE EVENT. AS OF 22FEB2024 THE PATIENT REMAINS ON A VENTILATOR WITH A CHEST TUBE THAT WERE PLACED BECAUSE OF THE EVENT, THOUGH HE IS NOW MAKING SOME IMPROVEMENT. NO MEDICATION WAS GIVEN RELATED TO THE TUBE PLACEMENT. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THE TUBE CONTINUED TO BE PLACED DURING THE INSERTION PROCEDURE AS THE DEVICE SEEMED TO INDICATE THAT THE TUBE WAS NOT IN THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER ON 06MAR2024 STATED THAT A MALE NURSE HAD ATTEMPTED TO PASS THE NG TUBE A COUPLE OF TIMES AND HAD DIFFICULTY, SO SHE WENT TO ASSIST. SHE GOT TO THE 50CM OR 55CM MARK DURING I

  Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

  MAUDE report 18940846 ↗