Supply Issues Zoll Medical UK Ltd Defibrillation Pads FDJ1736, FDJ8367, FDJ8385 and FDJ442 (ICN 2947)

• The supply issue with Defibrillation Pads from Zoll Medical UK Ltd is continuing.
• One product has been reactivated in our online catalogue and is subject to intermittent supply:
  • FDJ8367 (Adult pad).
• Three products remain subject to intermittent supply:
  • FDJ1736 (Adult pad)
  • FDJ8385 (Paediatric pad)
  • FDJ442 (Adult pad).
• Four products remain 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 for FDJ1736 is FDJ2107, these are both Adult Pads:
  • 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 alternatives for FDJ442 are FDJ432 and FDJ8182 these are all Adult Pads:
  • There is no change to clinical practice by the alternatives except the alternatives do not offer the ability to self-test.
• Indirect alternative for FDJ8367 is FDJ432, these are both Adult Pads:
  • There is no change to clinical practice by the alternative except the connector is a small grey connector, not a green one, but obvious on how to connect.
• Indirect alternatives for FDJ8385 are FDJ1722, FDJ8191 and FDJ85161, these are all Paediatric Pads:
  • 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.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• Please check lead times for the alternatives mentioned above, clinicians are advised to order products in advance to ensure product availability.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 29 August 2025.

• The supply issue with Defibrillation Pads from Zoll Medical UK Ltd is continuing.
• One further product code is now subject to intermittent supply:
  • FDJ442 – Adult pad.
• One affected product has been delisted in error and is in the process of being reactivated in our online catalogue. Once actioned this product will then be subject to intermittent supply:
  • FDJ8367 – Adult pad.
• Two products remain subject to intermittent supply:
  • FDJ1736 – Adult pad
  • FDJ8385 – Paediatric pad.
• Four products are now 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 for FDJ1736 is FDJ2107, these are both Adult Pads:
  • 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 alternatives for FDJ442 are FDJ432 and FDJ8182 these are all Adult Pads:
  • There is no change to clinical practice by the alternatives except the alternatives do not offer the ability to self-test.
• Indirect alternative for FDJ8367 is FDJ432, these are both Adult Pads:
  • There is no change to clinical practice by the alternative except the connector is a small grey connector, not a green one, but obvious on how to connect.
• Indirect alternatives for FDJ8385 are FDJ1722, FDJ8191 and FDJ85161, these are all Paediatric Pads:
  • 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.
• Please check lead times for the alternatives mentioned above, clinicians are advised to order products in advance to ensure product availability.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 29 August 2025.

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.