Tyco/Covidien Kangaroo Joey

Key Features and Benefits

• Compact, Lightweight Design: Small footprint and portable form factor make it ideal for bedside or mobile use.
  
• Ambulatory-Friendly: Includes a built-in battery that supports up to 18 hours of operation for active or mobile patients.
  
• Easy-to-Use Interface: Large buttons and a backlit screen simplify programming and monitoring for caregivers and clinicians.
  
• Feed and Flush Capability: Offers programmable flushing cycles, reducing manual intervention and improving patient hydration.
  
• Anti-Free Flow Safety: Pump-and-set design minimizes the risk of free-flow errors, supporting safe nutrition delivery.
  
• Lockout Function: Prevents unauthorized changes to feeding parameters, especially important in pediatric or home care use.
  
• Accuracy and Consistency: Provides accurate delivery within ±7%, supporting reliable nutrition therapy across volumes.
  
• Versatile Administration: Supports both continuous and intermittent feeding modes with customizable flow rates.
  

Specifications

• Pump Type: Enteral feeding pump (volumetric)
  
• Flow Rate Range: 1 to 400 mL/hour
  
• Volume Limit Range: 1 to 3,000 mL
  
• Flush Feature: Automatic flush capability (when paired with flush sets)
  
• Battery Life: Up to 18 hours (rechargeable internal battery)
  
• Power Supply: AC adapter and battery
  
• Dimensions: Approx. 5.1″ × 4.2″ × 4.1″
  
• Weight: Approx. 1.7 lbs
  
• Alarms: Audible and visual alerts for occlusion, empty bag, low battery, and flow error
  
• Display: Backlit LCD screen
  
• Compatibility: Works with the Covidien Kangaroo Joey feeding sets
  

Clinical Applications

The Kangaroo Joey feeding pump is designed to support a wide range of enteral feeding scenarios, including:

• Acute Care and Hospital Units: Provides controlled enteral nutrition in ICU, med/surg, and recovery settings.
  
• Long-Term and Skilled Nursing Facilities: Enable consistent nutrition support for residents requiring ongoing feeding therapy.
  
• Pediatric Care: Lightweight and lockable features make it safe and convenient for young patients.
  
• Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN): Battery-powered portability enables comfortable, reliable feeding in a home care environment.
  
• Ambulatory and Active Patients: Offers nutrition support while patients remain mobile and independent.