Supply Issues Medtronic Ltd Standard Blade Electrode Disposable FDJ2429 (ICN 3428)

• The supply issue with standard blade electrode disposable product from Medtronic Ltd is continuing.
• One product remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDJ2429 – Standard blade electrode disposable Insulated EDGE Coated 2.75inch.
• A potential indirect alternative product is still available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FDJ3248 – Standard blade electrode disposable – E-Z CLEAN MOD 2.75IN.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. However, this product 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 alternative.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 9 November 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Medtronic Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its standard blade electrode disposable product.
• There is one product code affected:
  • FDJ2429 – Standard blade electrode disposable Insulated EDGE Coated 2.75inch.
• The supply issue is due to a component shortage.

Impact:

• The affected product code is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FDJ3248 – Standard blade electrode disposable – E-Z CLEAN MOD 2.75IN.
• We are currently sourcing further alternatives and updates will be made to the product listing as soon as possible.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternative.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 September 2026.

Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative product.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier. We will continue to review the stock situation to minimise further disruption and update this ICN with the latest information as it becomes available.
• However, as this is currently a disrupted market and supply is subject to rapid change, the alternatives offered may also be experiencing temporary supply issues. Therefore, customers may need to consider clinically reviewing all additional alternatives provided.
• 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.