Product Update Johnson & Johnson Trocars (ICN 3451)

• The discontinuation of trocar products from Johnson & Johnson is now completed.
• The affected products have now been delisted from our online catalogue:
  • FGB291, FGB632, FGB633, FGB643, FGB645, FGB646, FGB851, FGB852 and FGE9488.
• This ICN is now closed.

Change:

• The supplier Johnson & Johnson has informed us of a discontinuation with its trocar products.
• There are nine products affected:
  • FGB291, FGB632, FGB633, FGB643, FGB645, FGB646, FGB851, FGB852 and FGE9488.
• The supplier is discontinuing these products due to a range optimisation.

Impact:

• The affected products are no longer available to order and will be delisted from our online catalogue on 20 August 2026.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue for FGB851.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing below for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternative.

Next Steps:   

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative product.
• 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.