# K142128: Kangaroo Enteral Feeding Syringes with Enfit Connector

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Covidien
- Decided: Feb 23, 2015 after 203 days
- Product code: PNR (Enteral Syringes With Enteral Specific Connectors)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.5980
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 5 generations back to K801558 (1980). 13 ancestors in all.
31 later devices descend from it; 4 cite it directly.
1 of 45 devices in its family (counting itself) has a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K112434: BD Oral/Enteral Syringe with BD Univia Connection, Bd Medical Surgical (2011) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K152857: NeoMed NeoConnect Enteral Syringes with ENFit Connector and compatible NeoSecure Tip Caps (2015), 30 descendants of its own
- K161039: NeoConnect Oral/Enteral Syringes with ENFit connector (12 mL to 100 mL) and NeoConnect Low Dose Tip Oral/Enteral Syringes with ENFit connector (0.5 mL to 6mL) (2016), 21 descendants of its own
- K183540: Oral/Enteral Syringes with ENFit connector (12 mL to 60 mL), Low Dose Tip Oral/Enteral Syringes with ENFit connector (1 mL to 6 mL) (2019), 5 descendants of its own
- K160419: Monoject Enteral Feeding Syringe with ENFit Connector (2016), 4 descendants of its own
- K161979: ENFit enteral syringe (2017), 3 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Kangaroo™ Enteral Feeding Syringe with ENFit Connector delivers nutritional formula to the gastrointestinal system of a patient who is physically unable to eat and swallow. The feeding syringes are intended to be used in clinical or home care settings by users ranging from laypersons to clinicians (under the supervision of a clinician), to administer enteral nutrition. The syringe is intended for all age groups.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K142128
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology