MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN KANGAROO JOEY,PUMP W/POLE CLMP; ENTERAL FEEDING PUMP

Model Number 383400

Device Problems Device Alarm System (1012); Failure to Disconnect (2541); Failure to Auto Stop (2938)

Patient Problem Flatus (1865)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

An investigation is currently underway.Upon completion, the results will be forwarded.

Event Description

It was reported to covidien on (b)(6) 2016 that a customer had an issue with an enteral feeding pump.The customer reports the unit does not suspend at feed completion and does not alarm at feed completion.The unit doesn't stop when the feed bag is empty so it is pulling air into the patient's stomach if they don't see it is complete.

Manufacturer Narrative

An evaluation of the kangaroo joey pump was performed for the reported condition of failure to suspend at feeding completion.The unit was triaged and the reported issue could not be confirmed at this time.All device history records are reviewed for quality inspections and parameter compliance prior to releasing the product for shipment.Complaint trending information is being reviewed on a monthly basis and if a trend is observed, actions will be taken as necessary.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: KANGAROO JOEY,PUMP W/POLE CLMP
• Type of Device: ENTERAL FEEDING PUMP
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; 15 hampshire street; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN; 15 hampshire street; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: edward almeida ; 15 hampshire street; mansfield, MA 02048 ; 5084524151
• MDR Report Key: 6255653
• MDR Text Key: 65366410
• Report Number: 1282497-2017-00100
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/01/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/17/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Model Number: 383400
• Device Catalogue Number: 383400
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/01/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1