Supply Issues Pennine Yankauer Suction Tubes FDR686, FDH864, FWP437 and FWP084 (ICN 3380)

• The supply issue with Yankauer suction tubes from Pennine is now resolved.
• All the affected products are now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Yankauer suction tubes from Pennine Healthcare is continuing.
• Three further products are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDH864 – Tube suction connecting non-conductive PVC Flexi Rib VC 7mm x 2.7m F/F/M
  • FWP437 – Tube suction connecting non-conductive PVC 5mm x 3mt FF with short blue connector
  • FWP084 – Tube Yankauer suction Maxi with vacuum control for large fluid volumes.
• One product remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDR686 – Suction Device Yankauer Link Mini Fine Tip 12fg 270mm.
• Four 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.
• FDH864 has no alternatives, customers are advised to search the online catalogue for ones they deem suitable.
• 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 September 2026.

• The supply issue with Yankauer suction tube from Pennine Healthcare has improved.
• One product is now available to order:
• • FWP084 – Tube Yankauer suction Maxi with vacuum control for large fluid volumes.
• One affected product code is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDR686 – Suction Device Yankauer Link Mini Fine Tip 12fg 270mm.
• One product is now affected in total.
• 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 update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 2 September 2026.

• The supply issue with Tube Yankauer Suction from Pennine Healthcare is continuing.
• One further product code is now subject to intermittent supply:
  • FDR686 – Suction Device Yankauer Link Mini Fine Tip 12fg 270mm.
• One product remains subject to intermittent supply:
  • FWP084 – Tube Yankauer suction Maxi with vacuum control for large fluid volumes
• Two product codes 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 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 19 August 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Pennine has informed us of a supply issue with its Tube Yankauer Suction.
• There is one product affected:
  • FWP084 – Tube Yankauer suction maxi with vacuum control for large fluid volumes.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:

• FWP084 is currently subject to intermittent supply.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 19 August 2026.

Next Steps:               

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

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.