Supply Issues KCI Medical Limited (3M) Forced Air Warming Products (ICN 3093)

• The supply issue with forced air warming products from KCI Medical Limited is continuing.
• The supplier has made design changes to their speciality blanket range with new product codes replacing the previous codes.
• Six new product codes are:
  • FDB85435, FDB85436, FDB85438, FDB85439, FDB85434 and FDB85437.
• FDB85435, FDB85438 and FDB85437 are available but subject to Protect Demand Management.
• FDB85436, FDB85439 and FDB85434 are not available, as soon as receipting dates are confirmed this ICN will be updated.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the updated product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives and to view the product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the supplier letter and new product design information summarising the key updates to the products.
• A further update will be provided by 17 July 2026.

• The supply issue with forced air warming products from KCI Medical Limited is continuing.
• The supplier has made design changes to their speciality blanket range.
• Five products that were previously affected are unavailable to order pending delist from our online catalogue:
  • VCB070, VCB071, VCB020, VCB092 and VCB079.
• One further product is currently available while stocks last and will be delisted:
  • VCB154 – Forced Air Warming.
• All six previously affected product codes are no longer being manufactured.
• Six new product codes have replaced the old product codes:
  • FDB85435, FDB85436, FDB85438, FDB85439, FDB85434 and FDB85437.
• FDB85438 and FDB85437 are available but subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The remaining new product codes are not yet available; we are working closely with the supplier to confirm when they will be available to order.
• KCI Medical’s recommended alternatives can be found within the downloads section.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the updated product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The delist tab shows all the new products as direct alternatives to the delisted products.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the supplier letter and new product design information summarising the key updates to the products.
• A further update will be provided by 19 June 2026.

• The supply issue with forced air warming products from KCI Medical Limited is continuing.
• Three products which have been previously affected are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB020 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Paediatric small full access underbody Non-Returnable
  • VCB079 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Adult cardiac full access underbody – Non-Returnable
  • VCB092 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Lithotomy – Non-Returnable.
• Three products remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB071 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Paediatric large full access underbody – Non-Returnable.
  • VCB070 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Adult full access underbody – Non-Returnable
  • VCB154 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Adult spinal underbody – Non-Returnable.
• Six products are now affected in total.
• The supplier has updated the design of their forced air warming products, and the new product codes are listed in the product listing as direct alternatives.
• The new products will be available from week commencing 1 June 2026 and will be subject to Protect Demand Management; these 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.
• See our Downloads▼ section to view the KCI Medical Solventum Product Information document for KCI Medical’s recommended alternatives.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives
• A further update to this ICN will be provided by 8 June 2026.

• The supply issue with forced air warming products from KCI Medical Limited is continuing.
• Two affected products are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB070 (MPC 54500) – Adult full access underbody
  • VCB071 (MPC 55000) – Paediatric large full access underbody.
• One product remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB154 (MPC 57501) – Adult spinal underbody.
• Three products remain affected in total.
• See our Downloads▼ section to view the KCI Medical Solventum Product Information document for KCI Medical’s recommended alternatives.
• 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 anticipated to be resolved by 29 June 2026.

• The supply issue with forced air warming products from KCI Medical Limited is continuing.
• One product is now available to order without restrictions:
  • VCB092 (MPC 58501) – Lithotomy blanket
• Two products which have been previously affected are now subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • VCB070 (MPC 54500) Adult full access underbody
  • VCB071 (MPC 55000) Paediatric large full access underbody.
• One product remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB154 (MPC 57501) Adult spinal underbody.
• Three 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 view the KCI Medical Solventum Product Information document for KCI Medical’s recommended alternatives.
• 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.
• We currently do not have a resolution date but will update this ICN by 29 June 2026.

• The supply issue with Forced Air Warming products from KCI Medical Limited is continuing.
• VCB092 is no longer suspended but is now subject to Protect Demand Management.
• VCB154 remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• Two products remain affected in total.
• VCB092 is 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 view the KCI Medical Solventum Product Information document for KCI Medical’s recommended alternatives.
• 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 29 May 2026.

• The supply issue with Forced Air Warming products from KCI Medical Limited is continuing.
• Two products are now available to order without restrictions:
  • VCB020 (55501) – Paediatric small full access underbody
  • VCB079 (63500) – Adult cardiac full access underbody.
• Two products remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB092 (58501) – Lithotomy blanket
  • VCB154 (57501) – Adult spinal underbody.
• Two 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 view the KCI Medical Solventum Product Information document for KCI Medical’s recommended alternatives.
• 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 Forced Air Warming products from KCI Medical Limited is continuing.
• Two affected products are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB092 (58501) – Lithotomy blanket
  • VCB154 (57501) – Adult spinal underbody.
• Two affected products are now subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • VCB020 (55501) – Paediatric small full access underbody
  • VCB079 (63500) – Adult cardiac full access underbody.
• Four products remain affected in total.
• Protect Demand Management 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 view the KCI Medical Solventum Product Information document for KCI Medical’s recommended alternatives.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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 Forced Air Warming products from KCI Medical Limited has improved.
• Two products are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • VCB070 and VCB019.
• Two products remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB020 (55501) – Paediatric small full access underbody
  • VCB154 (57501) – Adult spinal underbody.
• Two products remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • VCB092 (58501) – Lithotomy blanket
  • VCB079 (63500) – Adult cardiac full access underbody.
• Four products are now affected in total.
• Protect Demand Management product codes 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 view the KCI Medical Solventum Product Information document for KCI Medical’s recommended alternatives.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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 23 March 2026.

• The supply issue with Forced Air Warming products from KCI Medical Limited is continuing.
• Three products remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB092, VCB020 and VCB154.
• Three products remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • VCB070, VCB079 and VCB019.
• Six products remain affected in total.
• Products subject to Protect Demand Management 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.
• See our Downloads▼ section to view the KCI Medical Solventum Product Information document for KCI Medical’s recommended alternatives.
• 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 and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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 March 2026.

• The supply issue with Forced Air Warming products from KCI Medical Limited has improved.
• One product is now available through our online catalogue without restrictions:
  • VCB071 (55000) – Paediatric large full access underbody.
• Three products remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB092 (58501) – Lithotomy blanket
  • VCB020 (55501) – Paediatric small full access underbody
  • VCB154 (57501) – Adult spinal underbody.
• Three products remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • VCB070 (54500) – Full access underbody
  • VCB079 (63500) – Adult cardiac full access underbody
  • VCB019 (53700) – Small lower body.
• Six products are now affected in total.
• Products subject to Protect Demand Management 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 and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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 23 January 2026.

• The supply issue with Forced Air Warming products from KCI Medical Limited has improved.
• Three products are now available through our online catalogue without restrictions:
  • VCB85053 (62200-14) – Multi-position Upper Body Warming Blanket
  • VCB85055 (52500-14) – Lower Body Warming Blanket
  • VCB85056 (54200-14) – Dual Port Torso Warming Blanket.
• One affected product is now subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • VCB070 (54500) – Full access underbody.
• One affected product is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB154 (57501) – Adult spinal underbody.
• Two products remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB092 (58501) – Lithotomy blanket
  • VCB020 (55501) – Paediatric small full access underbody.
• Three products remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • VCB079 (63500) – Adult cardiac full access underbody
  • VCB019 (53700) – Small lower body
  • VCB071 (55000) – Paediatric large full access underbody.
• Seven products are now affected in total.
• KCI Medical’s recommended alternatives are in the process of being updated on our online catalogue to reflect the updated product listing.
• Protect Demand Management 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 and the supplier’s product information.
• 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 23 January 2026.

• The supply issue with Forced Air Warming products from KCI Medical Limited is continuing.
• One further product is now subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • VCB154 – Adult spinal underbody.
• One previously suspended product is now subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • VCB079 – Adult cardiac full access underbody.
• Five products remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • VCB071, VCB85053, VCB85055, VCB019, and VCB85056.
• Three products remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB092 – Lithotomy blanket.
  • VCB070 – Full access underbody.
  • VCB020 – Paediatric small full access underbody.
• 10 products are now affected in total.
• KCI Medical’s recommended alternatives are in the process of being updated on our catalogue to reflect the updated product listing.
• Products subject to Protect Demand Management 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.
• 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 23 January 2026.

• The supply issue with Forced Air Warming products from KCI Medical Limited is continuing.
• Two products are no longer subject to Protect Demand Management and are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB020 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Paediatric small full access underbody
  • VCB079 – Forced Air Warming Adult cardiac full access underbody.
• VBC079 is expected to be available and subject to Protect Demand Management by 26 November 2025.
• Three products remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB071 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Paediatric large full access underbody
  • VCB092 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Lithotomy
  • VCB070 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Adult full access underbody.
• Four products remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • VCB85053, VCB85055, VCB019, and VCB85056.
• Nine products remain affected in total.
• KCI Medical’s recommended alternatives are in the process of being updated on our catalogue to reflect the updated product listing.
• Products subject to Protect Demand Management 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 and to view the supplier letter.
• 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 23 January 2026.

• The supply issue with Forced Air Warming products from KCI Medical Limited is continuing.
• One product is no longer subject to Protect Demand Management and is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB070 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Adult full access underbody.
• Two products remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB071 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Paediatric large full access underbody
  • VCB092 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Lithotomy.
• Six products remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • VCB85056, VCB85053, VCB020, VCB079, VCB019 and VCB85055.
• Nine products remain affected in total.
• Protect Demand Management 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.
• 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 23 January 2026.

• The supply issue with Forced Air Warming products from KCI Medical Limited is continuing.
• One further product which has been previously affected is now subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • VCB85056 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Dual Port Torso Warming Blanket.
• Two products are no longer subject to Protect Demand Management and are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VCB071 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Paediatric large full access underbody
  • VCB092 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Lithotomy.
• Six products remain subject to Protect Demand Management.
• Nine products are now affected in total.
• Protect Demand Management 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.
• KCI Medical’s recommended alternatives are in the process of being updated in our catalogue to reflect the updated product listing.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for some of 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 and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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 23 January 2026.

• The supply issue with Forced Air Warming products from KCI Medical Limited is continuing.
• One product is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • VCB85056.
• Three further products are now affected:
  • VCB85053 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Multi-position Upper Body Warming Blanket
  • VCB019 – Patient Warming Device Astopad Heated blanket reusable for use with DUO310UK Control unit 150cm x 50cm Arm and Chest
  • VCB85055 – Forced Air Warming (FAW) Lower Body Warming Blanket – Non Returnable.
• All the affected products are subject to Protect Demand Management.
• Eight products are now affected in total.
• 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 the online catalogue is in the process of being updated to reflect the product listing. 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 and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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 Forced Air Warming products from KCI Medical Limited is continuing.
• Five further product codes are now affected:
  • VCB85056, VCB020, VCB071, VCB079 and VCB092.
• VCB020, VCB079 and VCB092 are subject to Protect Demand Management.
• VCB071 is currently suspended, once stock is received it will be then become subject to Protect Demand Management.
• VCB85056 which became available on the last update is now subject to intermittent supply.
• VCB070 remains subject to Protect Demand Management.
• Six products are now affected in total.
• VCB020, VCB070, VCB079 and VCB092 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 and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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 17 November 2025.

• The supply issue with Forced Air Warming products from KCI Medical Limited has improved.
• VCB85056 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• VCB070 remains subject to Protect Demand Management.
• One product code is now affected in total.
• VCB070 is 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 product. 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 code 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 20 October 2025.

Change:

• The supplier KCI Medical Limited (3M) has informed us of a supply issue with its Forced Air Warming products.
• Two product codes are affected:
  • VCB85056 – Forced Air Warming Dual Port Torso Warming Blanket
  • VCB070 – Forced Air Warming Adult full access underbody.
• The supply issue is due to reduced manufacturing capabilities
• The supplier has advised this is due to a warehousing issue.

Impact:          

• VCB070 is subject to Protect Demand Management.
• VCB85056 is suspended and unavailable to order.
• VCB070 Is 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:
  • VCB85055 – Forced Air Warming Lower Body Warming Blanket
  • VCB071 – Forced Air Warming Paediatric large full access underbody
  • VCB079 – Forced Air Warming Adult cardiac full access underbody
  • VCB092 – Forced Air Warming Lithotomy.
• 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 20 October 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 and to view the product codes currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• We will update the ICN when we have further information.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.