OFFICIAL-SOURCE RECALL · UNITED KINGDOM
Rectal catheters sold for personal use (gas and colic relievers): Do Recall: s associated with these
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Why this product was recalled
s associated with these products are unknown. Please note this advice is not applicable for rectal catheters that are used for specialist medical treatment for conditions such as Hirschsprung’s, meconium ileus and gastroschisis where parents/caregivers have been trained by healthcare professionals. Rectal catheters sold for personal use (gas and colic relievers) are single use, hollow, plastic tubes with a stopper that are inserted into the infant’s rectum (bottom) and are commonly used by parents and caregivers to attempt to provide relief from gas-related discomfort. If parents or caregivers have any concerns about their baby, they should speak to their healthcare professional. Advice for Healthcare Professionals: advise parents and caregivers not to use rectal catheters sold for personal use (gas and colic relievers) in infants, including to treat colic, gas, bloating, or constipation and dispose of any unused products the use of these devices may delay diagnosis of serious gastrointestinal conditions, such as bowel obstruction or volvulus, by temporarily alleviating symptoms like gas without addressing the root cause the risks of rectal trauma, perforation, bleeding or pain ass
Hazard
s associated with these products are unknown. Please note this advice is not applicable for rectal catheters that are used for specialist medical treatment for conditions such as Hirschsprung’s, meconium ileus and gastroschisis where parents/caregivers have been trained by healthcare professionals. Rectal catheters sold for personal use (gas and colic relievers) are single use, hollow, plastic tubes with a stopper that are inserted into the infant’s rectum (bottom) and are commonly used by parents and caregivers to attempt to provide relief from gas-related discomfort. If parents or caregivers have any concerns about their baby, they should speak to their healthcare professional. Advice for Healthcare Professionals: advise parents and caregivers not to use rectal catheters sold for personal use (gas and colic relievers) in infants, including to treat colic, gas, bloating, or constipation and dispose of any unused products the use of these devices may delay diagnosis of serious gastrointestinal conditions, such as bowel obstruction or volvulus, by temporarily alleviating symptoms like gas without addressing the root cause the risks of rectal trauma, perforation, bleeding or pain ass
Official recall notice
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)
Agency: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Official publication date: August 18, 2026
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