NGPod pH Testing Device Recall: Quarantine and Dispose
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The NGPod handheld device and NGPod sensor are being withdrawn from the UK market after the manufacturer ceased trading.
What this MHRA medicine alert tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by MHRA on August 24, 2026 and geographically references United Kingdom. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Medicine Alerts - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
The NGPod pH testing device is being withdrawn from the UK market. The manufacturer has ceased trading in the UK.
Which Products Are Affected
- NGPod handheld device
- NGPod sensor
These devices are used to test pH to aid the placement of nasogastric tubes. All remaining units are affected under alert DSI/2026/009.
What You Should Do
Users should quarantine all remaining devices and dispose of them.
Why This Matters
The withdrawal removes the NGPod devices from the UK market following the manufacturer's decision to cease trading.
Source
MHRA Drug Device Alert (DSI/2026/009)
Original source: MHRA Official Notice ↗
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