Supply Issues Zoll Medical UK Ltd Defibrillation Pads FDJ1736, FDJ8367 and FDJ8385 (ICN 2947)

Change:

• The supplier Zoll Medical UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Defibrillation Pads.
• Three product codes are affected:
  • FDJ1736, FDJ8367 and FDJ8385.
• The supply issue is due to raw material shortage.

Impact:          

• Two affected products are currently subject to intermittent supply:
  • FDJ1736 and FDJ8385.
• One affected product is currently suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FDJ8367.
• Three product codes are affected in total.
• There are potential direct and indirect alternatives for some of the products. These products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• See below guidance on possible changes in clinical practice using these alternatives.
• Direct alternative FDJ2107 suitable for affected product FDJ1736:
  • Does not offer CPR feedback
  • Only change to clinical practice to note, would be that the direct alternative can be applied both AA (Anterior-Anterior) and AP (Anterior-Posterior) as per packaging instructions, so clinical end user to be cognisant of these placement options.
• Indirect alternative FDJ432 suitable for affected product FDJ8367:
  • There is no change to clinical practice to the alternative, except the connector is a small grey connector, not a green one, but obvious on how to connect.
• Indirect alternatives suitable for affected product FDJ8385:
  • FDJ1722 – No clinical changes, just that the direct alternative does not offer CPR feedback
  • FDJ8191 – Pedi-padz electrodes do not automatically adjust the Joule setting and must be manually adjusted to a safe paediatric level. Pedi-padz electrodes do not offer CPR feedback
  • FDJ85161 – Pedi-padz electrodes do not automatically adjust the Joule setting and must be manually adjusted to a safe paediatric level. Pedi-padz electrodes do not offer CPR feedback.
• Customers are advised to review the alternatives and guidance listed above.
• 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 29 August 2025.

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.