Supply Issues Flexicare Medical Ltd Facemask Oxygen FDD162 and Bag Rebreathing Anaesthesia Latex Free FDC352 (ICN 3112)

• The supply issue with Nasal Cannula with CO2 Monitoring products from Flexicare Medical Ltd has improved.
• One product code is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FDD3313– Nasal Cannula with Co2 Monitoring.
• One product is no longer subject to intermittent supply and is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDC352 – Bag rebreathing anaesthesia latex free.
• One product remains suspended and unavailable to order.
  • FDD162 – Facemask oxygen fixed concentration adult with reservoir tubing.
• Two products 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 code and potential alternative.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption.  We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 22 December 2025.

• The supply issue with Nasal Cannula with CO2 Monitoring products from Flexicare Medical Ltd is continuing.
• Two further products are now affected:
  • FDD162 – Facemask oxygen fixed concentration adult with reservoir tubing 40 venturi red
  • FDC352 – Bag rebreathing anaesthesia latex free 0.5 litre 22mm ID female connector Non-Returnable.
• FDD162 suspended and unavailable to order.
• FDC352 is subject to intermittent supply.
• FDD3313 remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• Three products 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 and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 22 December 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Flexicare Medical Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Nasal Cannula with CO2 Monitoring products.
• There is one product affected:
  • FDD3313 – Nasal Cannula with Co2 Monitoring Adult 2.1m tubing and filter Non-Returnable.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:

• FDD3313 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FDD4325 – Nasal Cannula with Co2 Monitoring Adult with 2.1m tubing
  • FDD2807 – Nasal Cannula with Co2 Monitoring Adult 2.1m tubing Non-Returnable
  • FAG4275 – Nasal cannula adult curved soft tips prong CO2 monitoring line filter and tube 21m.
• However, some of these products may also be subject to intermittent supply.
• 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 22 December 2025.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• We will update the ICN when we have further information.
• 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.