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

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.