Supply Issues Philips Healthcare Blood Pressure Cuffs FFF629 and FFF630 (ICN 1948)

• The supplier Phillips has informed us that the supply issue with its Blood Pressure Cuffs Multiple Products is ongoing.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 15 September 2023.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

• The supplier Philips Healthcare has informed us that the supply issue with its Blood Pressure Cuffs is improving.
• One product code is now available to order:
  • FBF2606.
• The remaining nine affected product codes are still unavailable to order.
• 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 1 September 2023.

• The supplier Philips Healthcare has informed us that the supply issue with its Blood Pressure Cuffs is ongoing.
• FBF2601 is now available to order from our online catalogue.
• Two further product codes are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FBF2606 – Blood pressure cuff single patient multi use
  • FBF2602 – Blood pressure cuff single patient multi use.
• 10 Product codes are affected in total.
• The remaining eight affected product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order.
• 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 30 June 2023.

• The supplier Philips has informed us that the supply issue is still ongoing.
• 14 of the previously affected product codes are now available to order from our online catalogue.
• A further nine product codes are now affected and unavailable to order:
  • FBF2601 – Blood pressure cuff single patient multi use
  • FFF627 – Blood pressure cuff multi patient use
  • FFF628 – Blood pressure cuff multi patient use
  • FFF629 – Blood pressure cuff multi patient use
  • FFF630 – Blood pressure cuff multi patient use
  • FFF631 – Blood pressure cuff multi patient use
  • FFF632 – Blood pressure cuff multi patient use
  • FFF633 – Blood pressure cuff multi patient use
  • FFF634 – Blood pressure cuff multi patient use.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 30 May 2023.

• The supplier Philips has informed us that the supply issue is still ongoing.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 March 2023.

• The supplier Phillps has informed us the supply issue is ongoing.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 14 February 2023.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.

Change:

• The supplier Philips has informed us of a supply issue with its Blood Pressure Cuffs.
• There are 14 product codes affected.
• The supply issue is due to component shortages causing production issues.

Impact:          

• The affected product codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential direct and 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 codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 23 January 2023.

Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to review the potential direct and indirect alternative products taking into consideration their cost and availability.
• 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.