Supply Issues Avanos Medical UK Limited Feeding Tubes FWM3235 and FWM3234 (ICN 1926)

• The supplier Avanos Medical UK Limited has informed us the supply issue is ongoing.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 29 May 2023.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternative.

• FWM211 and FWM3311 are now available to order through our online catalogue.
• FWM3235 remains affected by the supply issue and unavailable to order.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and indirect alternative.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 April 2023.

• The supplier Avanos Medical UK Ltd has informed us that the supply issue with its Feeding Tube products is ongoing.
• Two product codes have been delisted:
  • FWM3186, FWM3194.
• There are three product codes affected in total.
• FWM3311 is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.
• FWM3311 is available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity aka “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• See our Downloads ▼ section for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 April 2023.

• The supplier Avanos Medical UK Ltd has informed us that the supply issue with its Feeding Tube products is ongoing.
• There are four additional product codes affected:
  • FWM2111, FWM3186, FWM3194, FWM3311.
• Five product codes in total are unavailable to order.
• See our Downloads▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 28 February 2023.

• The supplier Avanos Medical UK Ltd has informed us that the supply issue with its Feeding Tube products has improved.
• FWM3235 is now available to order.
• One product code, FWM2111 is still unavailable to order.
• See our Downloads▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 28 February 2023.

Change:

• The supplier Avanos Medical UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Feeding Tubes products.
• There are two products affected: FWM2111 and FWM3235.
• The supply issue is due to component shortages.

 Impact:

• The affected product codes are currently suspended.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
  • FWM3311 – Nasal anchoring system – 8fg tube retention system including 2 ssl clamps lubricant 2 picks and true torque technology
  • FWM3234 – Feeding Tube Gastrostomy Balloon Retained – 12fg MIC Bolus Gastrostomy Tube ENFit
  • FWM3165 – Nasal anchoring system – 10fg Bridle Pro Nasal Tube Retaining System.
• See our Downloads Section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 6 January 2022.

Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• 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.