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Device brand name · Pump infusion enteral

Kangaroo: medical device reports filed with FDA

4,328 reports name it, 2003–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Covidien. Product code LZH.

4,328
device reports naming the brand
0% of all MAUDE reports · about 190 a year
117
reports, 12 months to August 2026
165 in the 12 months before
97%
classified as malfunction
95.5% across the product code
0.2%
classified as death, as reported
8 reports · not verified by FDA

FDA's MAUDE database holds 4,328 reports that name the brand "Kangaroo" (pump infusion enteral), received between October 2003 and August 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Covidien. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.

117 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, down 29% from 165 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 (97%), injury (2.6%) and death (0.2%); 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 no audible alarm (19.1%), no display/image (17%) and loss of power (12.2%). The patient problems coded most often are no patient involvement, foreign body in patient and pneumothorax. 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

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Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.

By year received

01,1352,2702003: 420032006: 52007: 320072011: 42012: 620122013: 82014: 320142015: 72016: 1220162017: 2,2702018: 1,59620182019: 322020: 1420202021: 142022: 1420222023: 212024: 8020242025: 1602026: 752026

Event type and report source

Event type, as classified on the report

Death0.2%8
Injury2.6%112
Malfunction97%4,199
Other0%2
Not given0.2%7

Who filed the report

Manufacturer report95.3%4,125
Voluntary report0.3%14
User facility report0%0
Distributor report0%0
Not given4.4%189

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)ReportsShareShare across product code
No audible alarm82619.1%6.5%
No display/image73417%5.6%
Loss of powerthe device lost power52912.2%4.6%
Leak/splashthe device leaked3407.9%1.6%
Device alarm system2004.6%3.6%
Excess flow or over-infusion1904.4%6.3%
Volume accuracy problem1553.6%1.2%
Inaccurate flow rate1272.9%1.3%
Insufficient flow or under infusion1062.4%3.6%
Thermal decomposition of device1062.4%1.3%
Display or visual feedback problem1022.4%0.9%
Detachment of device or device componentpart of the device came off852%0.9%
Unintended deflation761.8%0%
Breakthe device broke741.7%0.9%
Detachment of device component701.6%0.6%
Difficult to removethe device was hard to remove611.4%0.1%
Kinkedthe tube or line kinked591.4%0.1%
Delayed alarm350.8%0.2%
Infusion or flow problema problem with flow or infusion350.8%1.8%
Air/gas in device320.7%1.7%

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)ReportsShare
No patient involvement2,23251.6%
Foreign body in patientpart of a device left in the patient410.9%
Pneumothoraxa collapsed lung270.6%
Not applicable190.4%
Hypoglycemialow blood sugar140.3%
Vomitingbeing sick140.3%
Weight changes70.2%
Dehydrationdehydration60.1%
Device embedded in tissue or plaque60.1%
Discomfortdiscomfort60.1%
Painpain, site not specified50.1%
Aspiration/inhalation40.1%
Deaththe patient died; cause not stated by this term40.1%
Abdominal distention30.1%
Abdominal painstomach or belly pain30.1%

Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.

In context

MeasureKangarooProduct code LZHAll MAUDE reports
Reports4,32814,92426,136,888
Share of that pool—29%0%
Classified as death, per 1,000 reports269
Classified as injury2.6%2.6%36.2%
Classified as malfunction97%95.5%62.3%
Filed by the manufacturer95.3%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

BrandReportsLatest 12 monthsClassified as death
Enteralite Infinity Enteral Feeding Pump2,9302330.2%
Epump 1000ml Safety Screw Spik1,11100%
Clearstar Pump98200%
Embrace Pump95800%
Kangaroo Epump - New65600.2%
Kangaroo Joey Pump W/Pole Clmp57100.4%
Enteralite Infinity Enteral Infusion Pump20230%
Cadd-Legacy Duodopa Ambulatory Infusion Pump20300.5%
Kangaroo Joeypump W/Pole Clmp15000%
Kangaroo Epump - Rfb15100%
Cadd Legacy Pump1,16040.2%
Infinity193242.1%
Cadd Legacy50400%
Quantum183350.5%
Cadd-Legacy Pump38900.3%

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 reports

How many FDA reports name Kangaroo?

4,328 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 117 in the latest 12 months.

What kinds of events are reported?

malfunction (97%), injury (2.6%) and death (0.2%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.

What device problems are coded?

no audible alarm (19.1%), no display/image (17%), loss of power (12.2%), leak/splash (7.9%) and device alarm system (4.6%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.

Who files these reports?

manufacturer reports (95.3%) and voluntary reports (0.3%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.

Do these reports show that Kangaroo 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.