Supply Issues Armstrong Medical Ltd CPAP and Face Masks Multiple Products (ICN 1951)

• The supplier Armstrong Medical Ltd has informed us that the supply issue with its CPAP and Face Masks is still ongoing.
• All previous codes are still unavailable to order.
• FDD5907 has also now been delisted.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and updated indirect alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 4 February 2023.

Change:

• The supplier Armstrong Medical Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its CPAP and Face Masks.
• There are seven product codes affected.
• The supply issue is due to raw material shortages causing manufacturing delays.

Impact:          

• The affected product codes are currently unavailable to order.
• There are currently no suitable clinical alternative products available to order through our online catalogue, however, we are working to source these as a priority due to the nature of these products.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 9 January 2023.

Next Steps:               

• Customers will need to source alternatives, potentially direct with suppliers, until NHS Supply Chain has acquired suitable alternatives to reduce the likelihood of any potential clinical or Patient Safety impacts.
• We advise customers to consult their own clinical experts to ensure any alternatives sourced are clinically suitable for neonatal care.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.