Kangaroo™ ePump Enteral Feeding Pump
Compact, Programmable and Easy-to-Use Enteral Feeding
The Kangaroo™ ePump Enteral Feeding Pump from Cardinal Health is a compact feeding pump designed to support continuous feeding, intermittent feeding, and feeding with programmable flushing.
Designed for convenient enteral nutrition delivery, the Kangaroo™ ePump combines an intuitive interface, smart pump-set technology, feeding history, anti-free-flow pump sets and portable battery operation in one practical device.
The system is suitable for a broad range of patients, from infants through geriatric patients, according to clinical requirements and the manufacturer’s instructions.
Key Features
- Attitude Independent: Designed to operate without requiring a specific pump orientation
- Smart Pump Set Technology: Designed for simplified pump-set loading and operation
- Easy Operation: Uses intuitive step-by-step prompts for convenient setup
- 72-Hour Feeding History: Stores feeding history for up to 72 hours
- DEHP-Free Pump Sets: Compatible pump sets are designed without DEHP
- Anti-Free-Flow Pump Sets: Helps reduce the risk of uncontrolled formula flow
- Programmable Flushing: Supports feeding and flushing from one pump
- Feed Rate: 1 to 400 mL/hr in 1 mL increments
- Volume to Be Delivered: 1 to 3000 mL in 1 mL increments
- Flush Setting Range: 10 to 500 mL in 1 mL increments
- Flush Interval: 1 to 24 hours in 1-hour increments
- Battery Operation: Up to approximately 15 hours at 125 mL/hr
- Eight Alarm Options: Provides multiple alerts for pump operation and feeding management
- Multilingual Interface: Supports 15 languages
Designed for Enteral Nutrition
The Kangaroo™ ePump is designed to provide enteral nutrition using one compact feeding platform.
The pump can support:
- Continuous enteral feeding
- Intermittent feeding
- Bolus feeding according to compatible system configuration
- Feeding with programmable flushing
Easy Step-by-Step Operation
The Kangaroo™ ePump is designed around an intuitive user interface intended to simplify pump operation.
Step-by-step prompts guide the user through setup, while simplified pump-set loading helps support efficient preparation for enteral feeding.
The manufacturer describes the interface as providing an “ATM-style” ease of operation.
Smart Pump Set Technology
The Kangaroo™ ePump works with dedicated compatible Kangaroo™ ePump feeding sets.
The smart pump-set system is designed to support straightforward loading and provide the pump with the appropriate feeding or feeding-and-flushing configuration.
Feeding and Flushing from One Pump
The Kangaroo™ ePump supports programmable flushing capabilities, allowing compatible feeding-and-flushing sets to deliver enteral nutrition and water using one pump.
This can help streamline enteral feeding management where scheduled flushing or hydration is required as part of the patient’s prescribed feeding programme.
Programmable Feeding Parameters
The Kangaroo™ ePump provides programmable settings to support different enteral feeding requirements.
| Parameter | Range |
|---|---|
| Volume to Be Delivered | 1 – 3000 mL, in 1 mL increments |
| Feed Rate | 1 – 400 mL/hr, in 1 mL increments |
| Flush Setting | 10 – 500 mL, in 1 mL increments |
| Flush Interval | 1 – 24 hours, in 1-hour increments |
72-Hour Feeding History
The Kangaroo™ ePump can store up to 72 hours of feeding history.
This provides healthcare professionals with access to recent feeding information for review during patient care.
Anti-Free-Flow Pump Sets
Compatible Kangaroo™ ePump sets incorporate an anti-free-flow design.
This feature helps reduce the risk of uncontrolled enteral formula flow when the pump set is being managed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Portable Battery Operation
The Kangaroo™ ePump is designed for portability within healthcare environments.
The rechargeable battery provides up to approximately 15 hours of backup operation at a feeding rate of 125 mL/hr, according to the manufacturer brochure.
The pump weighs approximately:
- 1.1 kg without pole clamp
- 1.2 kg with pole clamp
Multilingual Interface
The Kangaroo™ ePump supports 15 languages.
This multilingual capability helps support use by healthcare professionals across different clinical environments.
Alarm System
The Kangaroo™ ePump incorporates multiple alarm functions to notify the user when pump or feeding conditions require attention.
The manufacturer brochure specifies eight alarm options.
Technical Specifications
- Product: Enteral Feeding Pump
- Product Name: Kangaroo™ ePump
- Brand: Kangaroo™ / Cardinal Health
- Feeding Modes: Continuous, intermittent and feeding with flushing
- Feed Rate: 1 – 400 mL/hr
- Volume to Be Delivered: 1 – 3000 mL
- Flush Setting: 10 – 500 mL
- Flush Interval: 1 – 24 hours
- Occlusion Pressure: 15 psi
- Feeding History: Up to 72 hours
- Battery Life: Approximately 15 hours at 125 mL/hr
- Weight Without Pole Clamp: Approximately 1.1 kg
- Weight With Pole Clamp: Approximately 1.2 kg
- Alarm Options: 8
- Languages: 15
- Pump Sets: DEHP-free and anti-free-flow compatible sets
Kangaroo™ ePump Ordering Information
| Code | Description | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| 482400J | Kangaroo™ ePump with Pole Clamp | 1 ea |
Kangaroo™ ePump Sets
| Code | Description | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| 672055 | 500 mL Pump Set | 30 ea/case |
| 673656 | 1000 mL Pump Set | 30 ea/case |
| 673662 | 1000 mL Feed Set with 1000 mL Flush Set | 30 ea/case |
| 674655 | Proximal Spike Set | 30 ea/case |
| 674669 | Proximal Spike Feed and 1000 mL Flush Set | 30 ea/case |
Accessories
| Code | Description | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| 382491 | Kangaroo™ ePump Power Adapter | 1 ea |
| 382492 | Kangaroo™ ePump Pole Clamp | 1 ea |
| 1054715 | Kangaroo™ ePump Battery | 1 ea |
| 776150 | 100 mL Recertification Set | 5 ea/case |
Suitable For
- Hospitals
- Critical care units
- General wards
- Paediatric care
- Adult patient care
- Geriatric patient care
- Continuous enteral feeding
- Intermittent enteral feeding
- Enteral feeding with programmable flushing
Why Choose Kangaroo™ ePump?
The Kangaroo™ ePump combines continuous and intermittent feeding, programmable flushing, smart pump-set technology, 72-hour feeding history and portable battery operation in one compact enteral feeding pump.
Its intuitive operation, dedicated anti-free-flow pump sets, broad patient suitability and comprehensive accessory range make it a practical enteral feeding solution for professional healthcare environments.
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Contact us today for Kangaroo™ ePump availability, feeding sets, batteries, power adapters, pole clamps, accessories and pricing.
Important: Product setup, feeding parameters and use should follow the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use and the healthcare facility’s established enteral feeding protocols.