Supply Issues Teleflex Medical Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME) Humid-Vent 1® (HV1) FTC013 (ICN 2841)

• The supply issue with HME products from Teleflex Medical is now resolved.
• FTC013 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

Change:

• The supplier Teleflex Medical has informed us of a supply issue with its HME products.
• One product code is affected:
  • FTC013 – HME HV1.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:

• The affected product is currently unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FDB924 – HME Filter Inter-Therm HMEF sterile
  • FDD5390 – Heat moisture exchange Inter-Therm Mini Paediatric HMEF.
• 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 9 April 2025.

Next Steps:              

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