Supply Issues Baxter Healthcare Limited Irrigation Sets (ICN 1869)

• The supplier Baxter Healthcare Limited has informed us that the supply issue with its Irrigation Set products has improved.
• One product code, FTK122 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• Six product codes are affected in total.
• 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 31 March 2023.

• The supplier Baxter Healthcare Limited has informed us that the supply issue with its Irrigation set products continues.
• One further product code is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FTK550 Irrigation set – Spike set with open end 20cm.
• There are seven product codes affected in total.
• Six product codes are suspended and unavailable to order.
• One product code that was previously on Protect Demand Management is now subject to intermittent supply.
  • FTK023 – Irrigation set
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 1 March 2023.

• The supplier Baxter Healthcare Limited has informed us that the supply issue is still ongoing.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 1 March 2023.

• The supplier Baxter Healthcare Limited has informed us that the supply issue with its Irrigation Set Products is continuing.
• A further four product codes are now affected.
• A total of six codes are therefore affected.
• Two of the affected products are subject to Protect Demand Management. The products are still available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity aka “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
  • FTK023 – Irrigation set
  • FTK121 – Irrigation set.
• Two product codes are subject to Control Demand Management and are suspended from the catalogue. Customers are asked to request orders through the ICU Suspended Products Submission webform.
  • FTK002 – Irrigation set
  • FTK648 – Irrigation set.
• Two product codes are subject to demand management. However, stock remains available to order but for excessively large demands customers will be advised to reorder smaller quantities.
  • FTK122 Irrigation set
  • FTK120 – Irrigation set.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• Please note supply disruption also affects six Baxter Healthcare Limited Administration Sets product codes, please refer to ICN 1868 for further information.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• Unfortunately, the anticipated resolution date is currently unknown, however we will update the ICN once we have further information.

Change:

• The supplier Baxter Healthcare Limited has informed us of supply issues with its Irrigation Set products.
• The two product codes affected are:
  • FTK122 – Irrigation Set
  • FTK648 – Irrigation Set.
• The supply issues are due to manufacturing delays.
• Please note supply disruption also affects six Baxter Healthcare Limited Administration Sets product codes, please refer to ICN 1868 for further information.

 Impact:          

• FTK122 – remains available to order through NHS Supply Chain, however, is subject to Protect Demand Management.
• FTK648 – is suspended from the catalogue but is subject to Control Demand Management.
• Control – These products are unavailable to order as they are subject to Control Demand Management. If you have an urgent clinical need for any of the suspended codes, you need to complete and submit the Control Suspended Consumables Product Submission Webform. See our Useful Links section to access this web form.
• Protect – These products are being threshold managed and are subject to Protect Demand Management. The product codes remain available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• See our Downloads Section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The product listing will be updated on a weekly basis with any changes to the status of the products Demand Management or suspension status.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be ongoing until early 2023. 

Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• 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 the alternative products we advise you to consult your own clinical experts to ensure suitability for your organisations use of these products.