Supply Issues Smiths Medical International Ltd NRFit Regional Anaesthesia Products (ICN 1421)

• The supplier Smiths Medical International Ltd has informed us the supply issue is ongoing.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 15 September 2023.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

• The supplier Smiths Medical International Ltd has informed us the supply issue is ongoing.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 1 September 2023.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 May 2023.

• 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.