Supply Issues Smiths Medical International Ltd Endotracheal Stylets (ICN 2694)

• The supply issue with Endotracheal Stylets from Smiths Medical International Ltd is continuing.
• One affected product code is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDF490.
• One affected product code is now suspended, once stock is received it will become subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FDF491.
• Four product codes remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FDF769, FDG043, FDG112 and FDG356.
• Six product codes remain affected in total.
• 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 and to view the product codes currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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 28 March 2025.

• The supply issue with Endotracheal Stylets from Smiths Medical International Ltd is continuing.
• One product code is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FDF1008.
• Six product codes remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FDF490, FDF491, FDF769, FDG043, FDG112 and FDG356.
• The products are available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• Six product codes remain affected in total.
• Please note, FDG071 an alternative to affected product FDG112 is also subject to Protect Demand Management.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• However, some of these products may also be subject to intermittent supply.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives and to view the product codes currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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 28 February 2025.

• The supply issue with Endotracheal Stylets from Smiths Medical International Ltd is continuing.
• Two previously suspended product codes are now available to order but subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FDF490 and FDF491.
• Four product codes remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FDF769, FDG043, FDG112 and FDG356.
• One product code remains available to order on an intermittent supply basis and is not expected to fully recover until the end of December 2024.
  • FDF1008
• Seven product codes remain affected in total.
• These products are available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives and to view the product codes currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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 31 January 2025.

• The supply issue with Endotracheal Stylets from Smiths Medical International Ltd has improved.
• Three product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FDB85169, FDG1621 and FDG485.
• One previously suspended product code is now available but subject to intermittent supply and will not fully recover until the end of December 2024:
  • FDF1008.
• Two product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDF490 and FDF491.
• Four affected product codes are now being threshold managed as they are subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FDF769, FDG043, FDG112 and FDG356.
• These products are available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• Seven product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• However, some of these products may also be subject to intermittent supply.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives and to view the product codes currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 13 January 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Smiths Medical International Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Endotracheal Stylet products.
• There are 10 product codes affected.
• The supply issue is due to supplier sterilisation delays; the supplier has had to change their sterilisation site, resulting in a necessary revalidation for all products impacted.

Impact:          

• Four affected product codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDF1008, FDF490, FDG112 and FDG356.
• Six affected product codes are available to order on an intermittent supply basis:
  • FDB85169, FDF491, FDF769, FDG043, FDG1621 and FDG485.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• However, some of these products may also be subject to intermittent supply.
• We are currently sourcing further alternatives and updates will be made to the product listing as soon as possible.
• The online catalogue is currently being updated to reflect the new alternatives.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives and to view the customer letter.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 29 November 2024.

Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier and we will continue to review the stock situation to minimise further disruption and update this ICN with the latest information as it becomes available.
• 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.