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Device brand name · Enteral feeding pump
Kangaroo Epump - New: medical device reports filed with FDA
656 reports name it, 2010–2021. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Covidien. Product code LZH.
- 656
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 40 a year
- 0
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 0 in the 12 months before
- 98.6%
- classified as malfunction
- 95.5% across the product code
- 0.2%
- classified as death, as reported
- 1 reports · not verified by FDA
656 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "Kangaroo Epump - New" (enteral feeding pump); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Covidien; received from April 2010 to August 2021. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, and none in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (98.6%), other (0.8%) and injury (0.5%); across all pump, infusion, enteral reports (product code LZH) death is recorded in 0.6% and malfunction in 95.5%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are excess flow or over-infusion (19.8%), no audible alarm (9.9%) and device operates differently than expected (8.2%). The patient problems coded most often are no patient involvement, overdose and abdominal distention. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
No report naming Kangaroo Epump - New was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in August 2021.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 14,924 reports carrying product code LZH. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excess flow or over-infusion | 130 | 19.8% | 6.3% |
| No audible alarm | 65 | 9.9% | 6.5% |
| Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly | 54 | 8.2% | 2.1% |
| Device alarm system | 51 | 7.8% | 3.6% |
| Inaccurate delivery | 50 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Loss of powerthe device lost power | 46 | 7% | 4.6% |
| Insufficient flow or under infusion | 35 | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| Thermal decomposition of device | 35 | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| No display/image | 27 | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| Device stops intermittentlythe device stopped now and then | 25 | 3.8% | 0.5% |
| Inaccurate flow rate | 23 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Device displays incorrect message | 15 | 2.3% | 2.7% |
| Breakthe device broke | 14 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Failure to deliverthe device did not deliver the dose or item | 13 | 2% | 3.4% |
| Improper flow or infusion | 11 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Device slipped | 10 | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Failure to power up | 10 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Defective alarm | 9 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| Display or visual feedback problem | 9 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Pumping problem | 9 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No patient involvement | 58 | 8.8% |
| Overdosea dose above the recommended amount | 3 | 0.5% |
| Abdominal distention | 1 | 0.2% |
| Burn(s)a burn | 1 | 0.2% |
| Deaththe patient died; cause not stated by this term | 1 | 0.2% |
| Feeding problem | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hypoglycemialow blood sugar | 1 | 0.2% |
| Pneumonialung infection | 1 | 0.2% |
| Respiratory distressdifficulty breathing | 1 | 0.2% |
| Vomitingbeing sick | 1 | 0.2% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Kangaroo Epump - New | Product code LZH | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 656 | 14,924 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 4.4% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 0.5% | 2.6% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 98.6% | 95.5% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 95% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code LZH
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kangaroo | 4,328 | 117 | 0.2% |
| Enteralite Infinity Enteral Feeding Pump | 2,930 | 233 | 0.2% |
| Epump 1000ml Safety Screw Spik | 1,111 | 0 | 0% |
| Clearstar Pump | 982 | 0 | 0% |
| Embrace Pump | 958 | 0 | 0% |
| Kangaroo Joey Pump W/Pole Clmp | 571 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Enteralite Infinity Enteral Infusion Pump | 202 | 3 | 0% |
| Cadd-Legacy Duodopa Ambulatory Infusion Pump | 203 | 0 | 0.5% |
| Kangaroo Joeypump W/Pole Clmp | 150 | 0 | 0% |
| Kangaroo Epump - Rfb | 151 | 0 | 0% |
| Cadd Legacy Pump | 1,160 | 4 | 0.2% |
| Infinity | 193 | 24 | 2.1% |
| Cadd Legacy | 504 | 0 | 0% |
| Quantum | 183 | 35 | 0.5% |
| Cadd-Legacy Pump | 389 | 0 | 0.3% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Kangaroo Epump - New reports
How many FDA reports name Kangaroo Epump - New?
656 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 0 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (98.6%), other (0.8%) and injury (0.5%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
excess flow or over-infusion (19.8%), no audible alarm (9.9%), device operates differently than expected (8.2%), device alarm system (7.8%) and inaccurate delivery (7.6%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Kangaroo Epump - New was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.