MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CARDINAL HEALTH, INC. KANGAROO; TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES)

Model Number	8884720858E
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Remove (1528)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Discomfort (2330)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An investigation is currently underway.Upon completion the results will be forwarded.
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported the purple cap at the end of the wire of the nasogastric feeding tube with enfit connection (8 french x 43in) with reference number 8884720858e and lot number 2407826264 broke off and even with kelly clamps the wire would not come out from inside the ng tube.When pulling on the wire, the ng would ripple and bunch up not allowing them to remove the wire to be able to use the ng.They were able to remove the wire after significant manipulation of the ng causing more discomfort for the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device history record was reviewed and indicated that the product was released accomplishing all quality standards.Prior to a lot¿s release, the lot must be deemed acceptable by passing inspections that are based on a valid sampling plan.During production, inspectors routinely examine a statistical sample both physically and visually.A device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, the affected product could not be evaluated to confirm the reported failure mode.As such, a root cause could not be determined.We will continue to monitor related reports to determine if additional actions are necessary.

• Brand Name: KANGAROO
• Common Device Name: TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.; 3651 birchwood drive; waukegan IL 60085
• Manufacturer (Section G): CARDINAL HEALTH; calle 9 sur no. 125 cuidad ind; tijuana 22500 ; MX 22500
• Manufacturer Contact: jill saraiva ; 3651 birchwood drive; waukegan, IL 60085 ; 5086183640
• MDR Report Key: 23453919
• Report Number: 1423537-2025-00448
• Device Sequence Number: 9318500
• Product Code: KNT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521582972
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521582972(17)290228(10)2407826264
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Risk Manager
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/26/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Model Number: 8884720858E
• Device Catalogue Number: 8884720858E
• Device Lot Number: 2407826264
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/28/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/26/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown