Supply Issues Healthcare 21 UK Ltd Laryngoscope Blade FDD2506 (ICN 2443)

• The supply issue of Laryngoscope Blade FDD2506 from Healthcare 21 UK Ltd has improved.
• One product code is affected in total.
• FDD2506 is no longer on Control Demand Management.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue, FDD2506 is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.
• FDD2506 is available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure a fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• Please note that due to the clinical nature of these alternative products, we advise you to consult your clinical experts to ensure suitability for your organisations use of these products.
• FDD5469 may be a suitable indirect alternative following a local clinical assessment for suitability.
• The other indirect alternative, FDD4469 is a single use all in one system rather than a blade only.
• The alternatives are in the process of being linked to FDD2506 on the online catalogue.
• 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 8 April 2024.

• The supply issue of Laryngoscope Blade FDD2506 from Healthcare 21 UK Ltd has improved.
• Due to the supply issue this product will remain on Control Demand Management, whilst any shipping delays are resolved.
• FDD2506 is available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure a fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• Please note that due to the clinical nature of these alternative products, we advise you to consult your clinical experts to ensure suitability for your organisations use of these products.
• FDD5469 may be a suitable indirect alternative following a local clinical assessment for suitability.
• The indirect alternative, FDD4469 is a single use all in one system rather than a blade only.
• 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 March 2024.

Change:

• The supplier Healthcare 21 UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Laryngoscope Blade products:
  • FDD2506 – Blades for Video Laryngoscope MAC Disposable Laryngoscope Blade size 4.
• The supply issue is due to shipping delays.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue this product is now subject to Control Demand Management.

Impact:

• This product is anticipated to be removed from Control Demand Management by 8 March 2024.
• FDD5469 may be a suitable indirect alternative following a local clinical assessment for suitability.
• The indirect alternative, FDD5469 is a single use all in one system rather than a blade only.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 8 March 2024.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product code currently subject to Control Demand Management.
• We will update the ICN if further information is received relating to any further shipping delays.
• 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.