Supply Issues Ambu UK Ltd Electrodes FDK063 (ICN 3216)

• The supply issue with electrodes from Ambu UK Ltd is now resolved.
• FDK063 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with electrodes from Ambu UK Ltd is continuing.
• The affected product code remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected product:
  • FDK85004 – ECG Monitoring Electrodes Solid Gel
  • FDK1062 – Diagnostic Resting Electrodes Solid Gel
  • FDK1435 – ECG Monitoring Electrodes Wet Gel.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 8 October 2026.

• The supply issue with electrodes from Ambu UK Ltd is continuing.
• The affected product remains suspended and unavailable to order:
• • FDK063 – Diagnostic Resting Electrodes Wet Gel Adult resting 33 x 49mm foam backed off-set with liquid resistant occlusive backing 4mm bush connector.
• One product code remains affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected product:
  • FDK85004 – ECG Monitoring Electrodes Solid Gel
  • FDK1062 – Diagnostic Resting Electrodes Solid Gel
  • FDK1435 – ECG Monitoring Electrodes Wet Gel.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 8 August 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Ambu UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Diagnostic Resting Electrodes Wet Gel.
• There is one product affected:
  • FDK063 – Diagnostic Resting Electrodes Wet Gel Adult resting 33 x 49mm foam backed off-set with liquid resistant occlusive backing 4mm bush connector.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:

• FDK063 is currently available whilst our current stock lasts, once the stock is depleted the product code will be unavailable.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
• • FDK85004 – ECG Monitoring Electrodes Solid Gel white sensor foam backing 32x45mm wet 4mm conn MRI/radiolucent Resting
  • FDK1062 – Diagnostic Resting Electrodes Solid Gel Adult WhiteSensor ECG Electrode 12-lead Tab MRI 21x35mm
  • FDK1435 – ECG Monitoring Electrodes Wet Gel Adult Diagnostic Resting Tab NON RETURNABLE.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 8 May 2026.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier, and we will continue to review the stock situation to minimise further disruption and update this ICN with the latest information as it becomes available.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.

Please note that due to the clinical nature of these alternative products, we advise you to consult your own clinical experts to ensure suitability for your organisations use of these products.