Supply Issues ICU Medical International Ltd Endotracheal Tubes with Murphy Eye Products (ICN 3066)

• The supply issue with endotracheal tubes with murphy eye from ICU Medical International Ltd is now resolved.
• All products are now available to order.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Endotracheal Tubes with Murphy Eye from ICU Medical International Limited is continuing.
• Nine products remain subject to intermittent supply.
• One affected product is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDF546.
• 10 products remain affected in total.
• The product listing has been updated to include additional indirect alternatives for FDF580 and FDF589.
• 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 30 April 2026.

• The supply issue with Endotracheal Tubes with Murphy Eye from ICU Medical International Limited is continuing.
• Three further product codes are now subject to intermittent supply:
  • FDF546, FDF577 and FDF579.
• Seven product codes remain subject to intermittent supply.
• 10 products are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. Due to the nature of these products, identified stocked alternatives may also be subject to intermittent supply.
• 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 still anticipated to be resolved by 31 March 2026.

• The supply issue with Endotracheal Tubes with Murphy Eye from ICU Medical International Limited is continuing.
• Two further products which have been previously affected are now subject to intermittent supply:
  • FDF588 – Endotracheal Tube Standard cuffed with murphy eye Clear blue line soft seal cuff sterile single use 7.5mm id
  • FDF589 – Endotracheal Tube Standard cuffed with murphy eye Clear blue line soft seal cuff sterile single use 8mm id.
• One affected product is no longer suspended and is now subject to intermittent supply:
  • FDF603.
• Four products remain subject to intermittent supply:
  • FDF580, FDF586, FDF1253 and FDF1254.
• Seven products 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 31 March 2026.

• The supply issue with Endotracheal Tubes with Murphy Eye products from ICU Medical International Ltd has improved.
• Five product codes are now available to order:
  • FDF585, FDF588, FDF589, FDF604 and FDF1252.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDF603.
• Four product codes remain subject to intermittent supply:
  • FDF580, FDF586, FDF1253 and FDF1254.
• Five products are now affected in total.
• The supply issue is due to a relabelling delay; please see the customer letter for further information.
• 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 23 January 2026.

• The supply issue with Endotracheal Tubes with Murphy Eye products from ICU Medical International Ltd is continuing.
• One affected product is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDF603.
• Two products are no longer suspended and are now subject to intermittent supply:
  • FDF1253 and FDF588.
• Seven products remain subject to intermittent supply.
• 10 products remain affected in total.
• Due to the nature of these products, identified stocked alternatives may also be subject to intermittent supply.
• 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 3 November 2025.

• The supply issue with Endotracheal Tubes with Murphy Eye products from ICU Medical International Limited is continuing.
• The supply issue is now due to a relabelling delay; please see the customer letter for further information.
• One further product is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDF1253 – Endotracheal Tube.
• Two further products are now subject to intermittent supply:
  • FDF1252 – Endotracheal Tube
  • FDF1254 – Endotracheal Tube.
• One product is no longer subject to intermittent supply and is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDF588 – Endotracheal Tube.
• Six products remain subject to intermittent supply:
  • FDF580, FDF585, FDF586, FDF589, FDF603 and FDF604.
• Ten products 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 16 October 2025.

Change:

• The supplier ICU Medical International Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its Endotracheal Tubes with Murphy Eye products.
• Seven product codes are affected:
  • FDF580, FDF585, FDF586, FDF588, FDF589, FDF603 and FDF604.
• The supply issue is due to shipping delays.

Impact:          

• The affected product codes are currently subject to intermittent supply.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• However, some of these products may also be subject to intermittent supply.
• 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 30 September 2025.

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.