Supply Issues Teleflex Medical Heat and Moisture Exchanger Humid-Vent 1® FTC013 (ICN 2785)

Change:

• The supplier Teleflex Medical has informed us of a supply issue with its Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME) Humid-Vent 1® ( HV1) product.
• One product code is affected:
  • FTC013.
• The supply issue is due to reduced manufacturing capabilities.

Impact:

• FTC013 is currently unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternatives are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FDB924 and FDD5390.
• 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 31 January 2025.

Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• 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.
• We will 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.