Supply Issues Newell Brands UK Limited Soother Products FAX85046 (ICN 3411)

• The supply issue with soother products from Newell Brands UK Limited is continuing.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FAX85046 – Soother – Premature Size S for late preterm infants with a body weight of 1500g to 2500g individually wrapped Sterile ready to use purple.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue for the affected product.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternative.
• 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 24 September 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Newell Brands UK Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its soother products.
• One product code is affected:
  • FAX85046 – Soother – Premature Size S for late preterm infants with a body weight of 1500g to 2500g individually wrapped Sterile ready to use purple.
• The supply issue is due to raw material shortage.

Impact:

• FAX85046 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FAX85081 – Soother – Premature Preemie SIZE 3 BAG (1400-6500G).
• 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 20 August 2026.

Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative product.
• 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.