Supply Issues Smiths Medical International Ltd NRFit Regional Anaesthesia Products (ICN 1421)
Important Customer Notice Update
Ref: 2021/1421
ICN Number: 1421
- The supplier Smiths Medical International Ltd has informed us that the supply issue with NRFit Regional Anaesthesia Products is still ongoing.
- There is a total of 15 product codes affected.
- One product code is suspended and unavailable to order:
- FTR3374 -NRFit Epidural Kit -Minipack system 1 16g x 80mm Tuohy needle including closed end catheter 3 eyes 10ml LORD 0.2um epidural filter with LockIt Plus fixation device.
- Four product codes are now delisted and unavailable to order:
- FYB1102 – NRFit Combined Epidural and Spinal Kits 18g Tuohy needle and 26g spinal needle (Pencil point) including epidural clear catheter closed end 3 eyes plastic LORD and 0.2um epidural filter
- FYB1103 – NRFit Combined Epidural and Spinal Kits 18g Tuohy needle and 27g spinal needle (Pencil point) including epidural clear catheter closed end 3 eyes plastic LORD and 0.2um epidural filter
- FYB1104 – NRFit Combined Epidural and Spinal Kits 16g Tuohy needle 26g and spinal needle (Lancet point) including epidural clear catheter closed end 3 eyes plastic LORD and 0.2um epidural filter
- FYB1105 – NRFit Combined Epidural and Spinal Kits 16g Tuohy needle and 26g spinal needle (Pencil point) including epidural clear catheter closed end 3 eyes plastic LORD and 0.2um epidural filter.
- There are currently potential indirect alternatives for three product codes;
- FTR3372 – NRFit Epidural Kit Minipack system 1 18g x 50mm Tuohy needle including closed end catheter 3 closer eyes 10ml LORD and 0.2um epidural filter
- FTR3374 – NRFit Epidural Kit Minipack system 1 16g x 80mm Tuohy needle including closed end catheter 3 eyes 10ml LORD 0.2um epidural filter with LockIt Plus fixation device
- FTR3377 – NRFit Epidural Kit Minipack system 1 16g x 110mm Tuohy needle including closed end catheter 3 eyes 10ml LORD and 0.2um epidural filter.
- The affected products are currently only available to be purchased by existing customers.
- See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
- Although we do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue, we will update the ICN as soon as we have further information.
- The supplier Smiths Medical International Ltd has informed us that the supply issue with NRFit Regional Anaesthesia Products is still ongoing.
- Some codes have now been suspended. These are highlighted in red on the product listing.
- Potential indirect alternatives are available to order via our online catalogue for three of the suspended products.
- There are currently no identified potential alternatives for the remaining products.
- The affected products are currently only available to be purchased by existing customers.
- See our Downloads section for the most recent product listing.
- The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by the end of July 2022.
- The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by the end of July 2022.
- The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by June 2022.
- The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by May 2022.
- The supplier Smiths Medical International Ltd has informed us that the supply issue with its NRFit Regional Anaesthesia Products is still ongoing.
- The affected products are only available to be purchased by existing customers.
- New customers will not be able to access the products until the supply issue has been resolved.
- See our Downloads Section to view the products listing for further information on the affected product codes.
- The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by the end of March 2022.
- Customers who already purchase the affected products will still be able to view the affected products when logged in to our website.
- If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Relationship Manager or Customer Services Advisor.
Change:
- The supplier Smiths Medical International Ltd has informed us of a temporary supply issue with its NRFit Regional Anaesthesia Products.
- There are 19 product codes affected.
- The supply issue is due to material shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and global supply chain issues. Specifically, there is a shortage of the NRFit Flat Filter FSN496 which is included in the packs.
Impact:
- The affected products are only available to be purchased by existing customers.
- New customers will not be able to access the products until the supply issue has been resolved.
- See our Downloads Section to view the products listing for further information on the affected product codes.
- The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved early 2022.
Next Steps:
- Customers who already purchase the affected products will still be able to view the affected products when logged in to our website.
- If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Relationship Manager or Customer Services Advisor.
Downloads ▼
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1421 Smiths Medical International Product Listing with Alternatives 30 January 2023
An Excel file detailing the affected product codes for ICN 1421.
