Supply Issues GBUK Enteral Nasogastric Feeding Tubes FWM2403 (ICN 2670)

• The supply issue with Nasogastric Feeding Tubes from GBUK Enteral is now resolved.
• FWM2403 is now available to order through our online catalogue without restrictions.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Nasogastric Feeding Tubes from GBUK Enteral has improved.
• Two products are no longer subject to Demand Management:
  • FTA340 and FWM2405.
• One product remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FWM2403.
• One product is now affected in total.
• Products on Protect Demand Management are available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected product. 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 alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 17 March 2025.

• The supply issue with Nasogastric Feeding Tubes from GBUK Enteral has improved.
• Ten product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FTA333, FTA336, FWM2404, FWM2406, FWM2407, FWM2739, FWM2408, FWM2410, FTA337 and FTA339.
• Three products remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FTA340, FWM2403 and FWM2405.
• Three product codes are now affected in total.
• The products are available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• 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.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 5 March 2025.

• The supply issue with Nasogastric Feeding Tubes from GBUK Enteral is continuing.
• Two product codes are no longer suspended but are now subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FTA340 and FWM2408.
• Nine product codes remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FTA333, FTA336, FTA337, FTA339, FWM2403, FWM2405, FWM2406, FWM2407 and FWM2739.
• Two product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FWM2404 and FWM2410.
• 13 products remain affected in total.
• The products on Protect Demand Management are available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• 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 and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 29 January 2025.

• The supply issue with Nasogastric Feeding Tubes from GBUK Enteral is continuing.
• Two further product codes are now subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FTA337 and FTA339.
• Seven product codes remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FTA333, FTA336, FWM2403, FWM2405, FWM2406, FWM2407and FWM2409.
• Four product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FTA340, FWM2410, FWM2404 and FWM2408.
• 13 products are now affected in total.
• The products on Protect Demand Management are available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or ‘threshold’ to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• 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 and to view the full list of codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 29 January 2025.

• The supply issue with Nutricare Nasogastric Feeding Tubes from GBUK Enteral is continuing.
• Two additional product codes are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FWM2408 and FWM2410.
• Six affected product codes are suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FTA333, FTA336, FTA340, FWM2404, FWM2406, and FWM2407.
• Three product codes are subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FWM2403, FWM2405, and FWM2739.
• The products on Protect Demand Management are available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or ‘threshold’ to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• 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 for a full list of the product codes subject to Protect Demand Management and 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 25 November 2024.

Change:

• The supplier GBUK Enteral has informed us of a supply issue with its Nutricare range of Nasogastric Feeding Tubes.
• There are nine product codes affected in total.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:

• Four product codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FTA333, FTA336, FWM2404 and FWM2407.
• Five product codes are currently available whilst our current stock lasts, once stock is depleted the products will be unavailable to order:
  • FWM2405, FWM2739, FWM2403, FTA340 and FWM2406.
• Potential indirect alternative 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 16 October 2024.

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.
• 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.