Supply Issues Medicina Ltd Oral Tip Syringes and Syringe Accessories FWD274 and FTA374 (ICN 3182)

• The supply issue with Oral Tip Syringes from Medicina Limited is now resolved.
• FTA374 and FWD274 are now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Oral Tip Syringes from Medicina Limited has improved.
• There are three products now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FTA286, FTA364 and FTA375.
• One product remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FTA374.
• One product remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FWD274
• Two products remain affected in total.
• FWD274 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.
• Please be advised alternatives may require a change in size (from 1ml to 2.5ml) and a change from reuseable to single use.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 23 March 2026.

• The supply issue with Oral Tip Syringes from Medicina Limited is continuing.
• Two further products are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FTA364 – Oral Tip Syringe 1ml purple – low dose – single use – unwinged – individually wrapped sterile – centered – ENFit connection
  • FTA375 – Oral Tip Syringe 2.5ml purple – reusable – unwinged – individually wrapped – centered.
• One further product is now affected and subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FWD274 – Enteral Feeding Syringe Accessory ENFit Syringe Cap Purple (50 packs of 8)
• Two products remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FTA286 and FTA374.
• Five products are now affected in total.
• FWD274 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.
• Please be advised alternatives may require a change in size (from 1ml to 2.5ml) and a change from reuseable to single use.
• 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.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 9 March 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Medicina Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its Oral Tip Syringes.
• Two product codes are affected:
  • FTA374 – Oral Tip Syringe 1ml purple – reusable – unwinged – individually wrapped – centered
  • FTA286 – Oral Tip Syringe 1ml purple – single use – unwinged – individually wrapped sterile – centered.
• The supply issue is due to increased demand and lead times.

Impact:          

• FTA374 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• FTA286 is still available while our remaining stock lasts. One depleted it will then be suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FTA343 – Oral Tip Syringe 1ml lilac – single use – unwinged – individually wrapped sterile – centered
  • FMG85006 – Oral Tip Syringe 1ml Dispensing Purple Plunger with cap
  • FMG85004 – Oral Tip Syringe 1ml Dispensing Amber with cap.
• Please be advised alternatives may require a change in size (from 1ml to 2.5ml) and a change from reuseable to single use.
• 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 9 February 2026.

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.
• When choosing an alternative please factor in single use versus reuseable, size and colour.
• 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.