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Product Update Salter Labs T/A Airlife Microcuff® Endotracheal Tubes (ICN 2820)

Important Customer Notice Product Update

Ref: 2025/2820 ICN Number: 2820

Change:

  • The supplier Salter Labs T/A Airlife has informed us of a product update with its Microcuff® range of Endotracheal Tubes.
  • 28 product codes are affected in total.
  • To maintain the product’s CE certification status, compliance to the new Medical Device Regulation (MDR) standards, and increase manufacturing capacity to meet customer demands, Microcuff® was moved over to AirLife’s manufacturing capabilities.
  • AirLife had to make changes in the manufacturing location, therefore changes in the labelling and product codes.
  • Among other product improvements, Microcuff® will now be DEHP free and you will see the Avanos branded product transition to AirLife Microcuff® products.

Impact:

  • The current range of Microcuff® lines will shortly be removed and replaced by the new Microcuff® products.
  • Product codes are in the process of being created and we will update the ICN once available.
  • We will link the replacement product codes to the codes being replaced in our online catalogue to ensure a smooth transition.
  • One product code has already been delisted from our online catalogue:
    • FDF2293 – Standard Endotracheal Tube Cuffed without murphy eye.
  • The transition is expected to be completed by 25 February 2025.
  • Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
  • See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

Next Steps:

  • Customers are advised to log in to the website to access the product listing and potential alternatives.
  • See our Downloads ▼ section to view the customer letter for full information from the supplier.
  • If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.

Download our publications ▼

  • 2820 Salter Labs Product Listing and Delisted with Alternatives 31 January 2025

    An Excel file showing the product listing and delisted with alternatives for ICN 2820.
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  • 2820 Salter Labs Customer Letter 31 January 2025

    A PDF showing the customer letter for ICN 2820.