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Supply Issues GBUK Enteral Nasogastric Feeding Tubes FTA340, FWM2403 and FWM2405 (ICN 2670)

Important Customer Notice Update

Ref: 2024/2670 ICN Number: 2670

  • 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.

Download our publications ▼

  • 2670 GBUK Enteral Product Listing with Alternatives 28 January 2025

    An Excel file showing the product listing with alternatives for ICN 2670.
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  • Control and Protect Demand Managed Product Matrix

    An Excel file detailing the products currently subject to Control and Protect Demand Management. This is updated weekly.
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