Supply Issues Fannin UK Ltd Vacsax Suction Liners (ICN 3331)

• The supply issue with Vacsax suction liners from Fannin UK Ltd has improved.
• One product code is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FDR123.
• Four products remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDR045, FDR208, FDR119 and FDR054.
• Four product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. However, some of these products may also become subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 15 June 2026.

• The supply issue with Vacsax suction liners from Fannin UK Ltd has improved.
• Six product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FDR231, FDR129, FGP636, FDR232, FDR386 and FDR126.
• Three further products are now suspended and unavailable to order:
• • FDR045, FDR208 and FDR119.
• Two product codes remain affected and suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDR054 and FDR123.
• Five products are now affected in total
• There are potential indirect alternatives for most products. These 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.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 1 June 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Fannin UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Vacsax suction liners.
• There are eight product codes affected:
  • FDR054, FDR123, FDR129, FDR231, FGP636, FDR232, FDR386 and FDR126.
• The supply issue is due to a power failure at the manufacturer.

Impact:          

• The affected products are suspended and unavailable to order.
• There are potential indirect alternatives for both products. These 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.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 10 June 2026.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• 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.
• However, as this is currently a disrupted market and supply is subject to rapid change, the alternatives offered may also be experiencing temporary supply issues and therefore, customers may need to consider clinically reviewing all additional alternatives provided.
• 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.