Supply Issues KCI Medical Ltd Fluid Warming Product FSB656 (ICN 3302)

• The supply issue with fluid warming products from KCI Medical Limited is continuing.
• One product code remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FSB656 – Standard flow disposable set with extension for Ranger blood and fluid warmer.
• One product code remains affected in total.
• FSB656 is a consumable linked to KCI’s capital equipment; therefore, alternatives are restricted.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternative and for a full list of 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 1 May 2026.

Change:

• The supplier KCI Medical Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Fluid Warming product.
• One product code is affected:
  • FSB656 – Standard flow disposable set with extension for Ranger blood and fluid warmer.
• The supply issue is due to a logistical delay, further stock is due week commencing 23 March 2026.
• Due to this supply issue the product is being threshold managed and is subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:          

• The affected product 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.
• FSB656 is a consumable linked to KCI’s capital equipment; therefore, alternatives are restricted.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternative and for a full list of codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 10 April 2026.

Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product code and to view the product codes currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The continuing supply issues is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier to minimise further disruption. We will 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.