All rectal catheters (gas and colic relievers): Do not use in infants, including for the treatment of colic, gas-related discomfort or constipation (DSI/2026/008)
UKAll rectal catheters (gas and colic relievers): Do not use in infants, including for the treatment of colic, gas-related discomfort or constipation (DSI/2026/008)
Recalling Firm: MHRA
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Do not use rectal catheters in infants, including for colic, gas-related discomfort or constipation. Stop using these products immediately and dispose of any unused devices....
Product Description & Identification
Do not use rectal catheters in infants, including for colic, gas-related discomfort or constipation. Stop using these products immediately and dispose of any unused devices.
Affected Products
All rectal catheters (gas and colic relievers): Do not use in infants, including for the treatment of colic, gas-related discomfort or constipation (DSI/2026/008)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Guid | tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/all-rectal-catheters-gas-and-colic-relievers-do-not-use-in-infants-including-for-the-treatment-of-colic-gas-related-discomfort-or-constipation-dsi-slash-2026-slash-008 |
| Link | https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/all-rectal-catheters-gas-and-colic-relievers-do-not-use-in-infants-including-for-the-treatment-of-colic-gas-related-discomfort-or-constipation-dsi-slash-2026-slash-008 |
| Pub Date | 2026-08-18T14:00:38+01:00 |
| Extracted category | devices |
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- Recalling FirmMHRA
- Risk LevelMedical Device Alert
- DistributionUnited Kingdom
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