Supply Issues Salter Labs UK T/A Airlife Spirometer and Gas Sampling Products FDK6925, FDK6926 and FDC1048 (ICN 3179)

• The supply issue with Spirometers from Salter Labs UK T/A Airlife is continuing.
• One further product code is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDC1048 – Gas sampling line 3m m/m luer10 pcs NON-RETURNABLE.
• Two product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
• • FDK6925 and FDK6926.
• Three product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for some affected products. However, some of these products may also become subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• 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 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 15 May 2026.

• The supply issue with Spirometers from Salter Labs UK T/A Airlife is continuing.
• Two products remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDK6925 – Spirometer volume incentive 4000ml without one-way valve 12/cs12/cs NON RETURNABLE
  • FDK6926 – Spirometer volume incentive 2500ml without one-way valve 12/cs12/cs NON RETURNABLE.
• Two products remain affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for FDK6925:
  • FDD4449 – Peak Flowmeter
  • FDE85135 – Muscle trainer.
• 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.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 4 June 2026.

• The supply issue with Spirometers from Salter Labs UK T/A Airlife is continuing.
• Two products remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDK6925 – Spirometer volume incentive 4000ml without one-way valve 12/cs12/cs NON RETURNABLE
  • FDK6926 – Spirometer volume incentive 2500ml without one-way valve 12/cs12/cs NON RETURNABLE.
• Two product codes remain affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for FDK6925:
  • FDD4449 – Peak Flowmeter
  • FDE85135 – Muscle trainer.
• 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 6 April 2026.

• The supply issue with Spirometers from Salter Labs UK T/A Airlife is continuing.
• One product is no longer subject to intermittent supply and is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDK6926 – Spirometer.
• One product remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDK6925 – Spirometer.
• Two products remain affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for FDK6925:
  • FDD4449 – Peak Flowmeter
  • FDE85135 – Muscle trainer.
• 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 16 March 2026.

• The supply issue with Spirometers from Salter Labs UK T/A Airlife is continuing.
• One product remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDK6925 – Spirometer.
• One product remains subject to intermittent supply:
  • FDK6926 – Spirometer.
• Two products remain affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products have now been identified and are available to order through our online catalogue for FDK6925:
  • FDD4449 – Peak Flowmeter
  • FDE85135 – Muscle trainer.
• See our Downloads▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 1 March 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Salter Labs UK T/A Airlife has informed us of a supply issue with its Spirometer products.
• Two products are affected:
  • FDK6925 – Spirometer volume incentive 4000ml without one-way valve 12/cs12/cs NON RETURNABLE
  • FDK6926 – Spirometer volume incentive 2500ml without one-way valve 12/cs12/cs NON RETURNABLE.
• The supply issue is due to raw material shortage.

Impact:

• FDK6925 is currently unavailable to order.
• FDK6926 is currently subject to intermittent supply.
• Unfortunately, there are no alternatives available. Customers are advised to view the online catalogue for products they deem suitable.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 1 March 2026.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product codes.
• 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.