Rectal Catheters Sold For Personal Use (gas And Colic Relievers): Do Not Use In Infants, Including For The Treatment Of Colic, Gas-related Discomfort Or Constipation (dsi/2026/008)
Rectal catheters marketed for relieving gas and colic should not be used in infants under any circumstances, including for treating colic, gas discomfort, or constipation. These products have been recalled in the United Kingdom due to safety concerns in this age group. Anyone with these devices should stop using them and dispose of any unused ones.
- Recalling firm
- Do not use in infants
- Reason
- Do not use rectal catheters sold for personal use (gas and colic relievers) in infants, including for colic, gas-related discomfort or constipation. Stop using these products immediately and dispose of any unused devices.
- Classification
- Unclassified
- Category
- drug recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
- Recall date
- 2026-08-20
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/c63e3b1e-58d8-41de-97d9-8feebfd6acf0