Supply Issues ICU Medical International Ltd Endotracheal Tubes FDG905 and FDG907 (ICN 2740)

• The supply issues with Endotracheal Tubes from ICU Medical International Ltd has improved.
• Three product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FDG904, FDG906 and FDG908.
• Two product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDG905 and FDG907.
• Two product codes 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 update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 28 March 2025.

• The supply issues with Endotracheal Tubes from ICU Medical International Ltd is continuing.
• Five product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDG904, FDG905, FDG906, FDG907 and FDG908.
• Five products remain 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 now anticipated to be resolved by 28 February 2025.

• The supply issues with Endotracheal Tubes from ICU Medical International Ltd is continuing.
• Two further product codes are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDG907 – Oral Endotracheal Tube cuffed with murphy eye
  • FDG908 – Oral Endotracheal Tube cuffed with murphy eye.
• Three product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order.
  • FDG904, FDG905 and FDG906.
• Five product codes 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 now anticipated to be resolved by 20 January 2025.

Change:

• The supplier ICU Medical International Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Endotracheal Tubes.
• Three product codes are affected in total:
  • FDG904 – Oral Endotracheal Tube cuffed with murphy eye SACETT suction above cuff tracheal tube id 6.0mm od 9.0mm
  • FDG905 – Oral Endotracheal Tube cuffed with murphy eye SACETT suction above cuff tracheal tube id 6.5mm od 9.7mm
  • FDG906 – Oral Endotracheal Tube cuffed with murphy eye SACETT suction above cuff tracheal tube id 7.0mm od 10.4mm.
• The supply issue is due to increased demand and lead times.

Impact:

• The affected products are currently unavailable to order.
• 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 December 2024.

Next Steps:               

• 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.