FDA’s recall database lists three Class II recalls tied to the Kangaroo ePump, and all three concern its feeding sets rather than the pump’s hardware or software. Our search found no recall that lists the pump’s own model number (382400). Z-2103-2020 and Z-2104-2020 (initiated December 2019) cover spike sets that could leak at the tube and spike connector. Z-1347-2021 (initiated January 2021) is titled for the pump and its sets, but the catalog numbers it lists are sets, covering nearly every ePump set, and it concerns possible air in the set tubing during set-up. Cardinal Health, which has owned the Kangaroo brand since July 2017, ended new ePump sales on September 30, 2024, ended out-of-warranty service support on December 31, 2024, and said it anticipated that ePump set and accessory supply would end June 30, 2025.
The Kangaroo ePump has a short recall history, and the actions we found describe problems with its feeding sets rather than the pump’s hardware or software. What matters more for most fleets today is the end-of-life timeline and keeping track of which sets are in stock. This guide puts the recalls, international notices and discontinuation dates in one place, in plain English.
Who Makes the Kangaroo ePump?
The same pump has carried several company names, which is why you may see Kendall, Covidien or Cardinal Health on the label. Recall records and notices name the company that owned the line at the time.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 2004 | FDA clears the “Kendall ePump Enteral Feeding Pump and Enteral Feeding Sets” (510(k) K040196), submitted by Tyco Healthcare/Kendall. |
| June 29, 2007 | Tyco International completes the separation of its healthcare businesses as an independent company, Covidien. |
| 2012 | The Operating Manual we host (REV 03/2012) is published by Covidien. |
| January 26, 2015 | Medtronic completes its acquisition of Covidien. |
| July 29, 2017 | Cardinal Health acquires Medtronic’s Patient Care, Deep Vein Thrombosis and Nutritional Insufficiency businesses, which include the Kangaroo brand. |
| September 30, 2024 | Cardinal Health ends sales of new ePump pumps (382400) and points customers to the Kangaroo OMNI platform. |
FDA Recalls Involving the Kangaroo ePump
All three are Class II, FDA’s middle classification. Each concerns Kangaroo feeding sets; none lists the pump’s model number.
| Initiated | FDA recall number | Products | Issue | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 26, 2019 | Z-2103-2020 | Kangaroo ePump Safety Screw Spike with Flush Bag, Anti-free Flow, 1000 mL (product code 775100), all lots | The spike set may leak where the tube meets the spike connector. | Product Advisory letter dated December 23, 2019: check inventory, make staff aware of the leak risk, check sets for leaks after priming and after starting the feed, and discard and replace any set that leaks. FDA lists the recall as open. |
| December 26, 2019 | Z-2104-2020 | Kangaroo ePump Safety Screw Spike Set, Anti-free Flow (product code 775659), all lots | Same leak issue as Z-2103-2020. | Same advisory letter and instructions. FDA lists the recall as open. |
| January 19, 2021 | Z-1347-2021 | Kangaroo ePump Enteral Feeding Pump and Enteral Feeding Sets. The record lists 21 catalog numbers, including the ePump 500 mL and 1000 mL pump sets (772055, 773656), feed-and-flush sets (674668, 773662), the 100 mL burette set (716154), the burette recertification set used for flow-rate certification (776150) and spike sets (775100, 775659), as well as Kangaroo Joey sets. | The potential for air appearing in the feed set tubing during set-up. | Urgent Medical Device Correction letter to customers dated March 1, 2021. FDA lists the recall as completed. |
Although the 2021 record’s title names the pump, its code information lists set catalog numbers only, not the pump’s model number (382400), and the reason given is air in the set tubing. It covers nearly every ePump set catalog number, so if your facility still has ePump sets on hand, check their catalog numbers against the FDA records linked in the sources below.
Health Canada and European Notices
Because the ePump was sold internationally, regulators outside the U.S. posted related notices. These are the ones that name ePump products:
| Date | Regulator | Products and issue |
|---|---|---|
| December 27, 2019 | Health Canada (Type II, RA-72125) | Kangaroo ePump spike sets 775100 and 775659, all lots, with Joey, 924 and Connect spike sets: possible leak where the tube meets the spike connector. Matches the U.S. recalls above. |
| September 23, 2020 | Health Canada (Type II, RA-74163) | Kangaroo ePump ENPlus spike with 1000 mL flush bag (775100) and ENPlus spike set (775659), all lots, with other Kangaroo sets: leaks at the tube and spike connector interface. |
| March 1, 2021 | Health Canada (Type II, RA-75105) | Kangaroo ePump feed-only and feed-and-flush sets (772055, 773656, 773662, 674668), ENPlus spike sets (775100, 775659), the ePump 100 mL burette (716154) and the ePump re-certification burette (776150), with Kangaroo Joey sets: air may appear in the set tubing during set-up. Matches U.S. recall Z-1347-2021. |
| November 10, 2023 | France, ANSM (field safety notice, Event-2023-05782) | Kangaroo Joey kits and sets and one ePump 1000 mL set (777106): air may enter the tubing. Users were told to perform an additional prime before connecting the set, check for air between the pump and the patient before connecting and during feeding, and not to use (or to stop using and discard) a set if a single air segment, or several bubbles combined, measured more than 1.3 cm. No product return was required. |
Cardinal Health End-of-Life Timeline
In a letter dated June 17, 2024, Cardinal Health announced it was ending supply and distribution of the Kangaroo ePump and Kangaroo Joey pumps and their sets and accessories. For the ePump:
| Item | Date given in the letter | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sales of new ePump pumps (382400) | September 30, 2024 | Ended |
| Out-of-warranty service support | December 31, 2024 | Ended |
| In-warranty service support | Through each pump’s warranty end date, or until spare parts run out | Limited |
| ePump feeding sets and accessories | June 30, 2025 (anticipated end of supply) | Date has passed; confirm availability with your supplier |
| Recommended alternative | Kangaroo OMNI Enteral Feed Pump (385400) | Current Cardinal Health platform |
The letter also said that, for ePump and Joey feeding sets, Cardinal Health anticipated a risk of intermittent supply and rising production costs during the wind-down. Because the manual says the ePump works only with Kangaroo ePump sets, confirm your set supply before planning how long to keep ePumps in service.
Software Version and Serial Number
We found no FDA recall or published manufacturer notice tied to a specific ePump software version, and we could not find a public list of ePump software releases. It is still worth recording each pump’s version and serial number so you can respond quickly if a notice ever names them:
- Press POWER, then press and hold the top menu button while the start-up sequence runs (the kangaroo icon hops across the screen).
- Keep holding until the sequence ends; the BioTech screen opens.
- Record SN (serial number), SW (software version), FLASH (flash data version) and CERT INTV (power-ons since certification).
- Press DONE to exit.
Recalls That Are Not About the ePump
Search results for “Kangaroo recall” also return actions on other Kangaroo products, including the Kangaroo Connect pump and its sets, Kangaroo Joey sets and Kangaroo 924 sets. They are separate products with their own sets, and those recalls do not apply to the ePump. Check the product name and catalog number on any notice before acting on it.
What to Do Now: A Checklist for Biomed and HTM Teams
- Record the serial number, SW and FLASH versions of every ePump from the BioTech screen.
- Check any remaining ePump set stock against the FDA records for Z-2103-2020, Z-2104-2020 and Z-1347-2021.
- Remind staff to check sets for leaks after priming and to watch for air in the tubing during set-up.
- If you certify flow rate with the ePump re-certification burette (776150), check it for air in the tubing before each test.
- Count your remaining ePump sets and plan pump retirement or transition around that supply.
- Keep each pump on its yearly PM and flow-rate certification while it stays in service.
- Check FDA’s recall database and Cardinal Health customer communications for anything newer than this guide.
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Kangaroo ePump Recall FAQ
Is the Kangaroo ePump recalled?
FDA lists three Class II recalls tied to the ePump: Z-2103-2020 and Z-2104-2020 (spike sets that could leak) and Z-1347-2021 (air in set tubing). All three concern its feeding sets. FDA titles Z-1347-2021 for the pump and its feeding sets, but the catalog numbers it lists are sets; we found no FDA recall that lists the pump’s model number (382400) or concerns its hardware or software.
What was the Kangaroo ePump spike set recall?
In December 2019, Cardinal Health began a Class II recall (Z-2103-2020 and Z-2104-2020) of ePump safety screw spike sets 775100 and 775659 because they could leak where the tube meets the spike connector. Users were told to check sets for leaks after priming and replace any that leaked.
What was the Kangaroo air-in-tubing correction?
In January 2021, Cardinal Health began a Class II correction (Z-1347-2021) for the potential for air appearing in Kangaroo feed set tubing during set-up, and sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter in March 2021. The FDA record lists 21 catalog numbers covering nearly every ePump set: the 500 mL and 1000 mL pump sets (772055, 773656), feed-and-flush sets (674668, 773662), the 100 mL burette set (716154), the burette recertification set (776150) and spike sets (775100, 775659), plus Kangaroo Joey sets. Health Canada posted the matching recall as RA-75105. FDA lists it as completed.
Is the Kangaroo ePump discontinued?
Yes. Cardinal Health’s June 2024 letter ended new ePump sales on September 30, 2024, and said it anticipated that ePump set and accessory supply would end June 30, 2025. It recommends the Kangaroo OMNI as the replacement platform.
Who owns the Kangaroo ePump?
Cardinal Health, which acquired the Kangaroo brand from Medtronic on July 29, 2017. The pump was earlier sold under the Kendall and Covidien names, and Medtronic acquired Covidien in January 2015.
Can a Kangaroo ePump still be serviced?
Cardinal Health ended out-of-warranty service support on December 31, 2024. IPR Medical continues to evaluate and repair Kangaroo ePumps in-house; contact us about your fleet.
Sources
- FDA recall database: Z-2103-2020 (ePump spike set with flush bag, 775100)
- FDA recall database: Z-2104-2020 (ePump spike set, 775659)
- FDA recall database: Z-1347-2021 (air in set tubing)
- FDA 510(k) database: K040196 (Kendall ePump)
- Health Canada: Kangaroo ePump safety screw system (December 2019)
- Health Canada: Kangaroo enteral feeding spike sets (September 2020)
- Health Canada: Kangaroo enteral feed pumping sets, air in tubing (March 2021, RA-75105)
- ANSM (France): Cardinal Health Kangaroo field safety notice (November 2023)
- Cardinal Health letter: Kangaroo ePump and Joey end of life (June 17, 2024)
- Covidien Form 10-Q: separation from Tyco International (June 29, 2007)
- Medtronic: completion of the Covidien acquisition (January 2015)
- Cardinal Health Form 10-Q: acquisition from Medtronic (July 29, 2017)
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