Supply Issues Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd Lot 2 Energy Devices FGP976  (ICN 2137)

• The supply issue with Lot 2 Energy Devices from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is now resolved.
• All the affected products have now been delisted and are no longer available from our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Lot 2 Energy Devices from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• FGE181, FGE336, FGE8421 and FGP974 have now been delisted from our online catalogue and are no longer available to order.
• One product code remains subject to intermittent supply:
  • FGP976 – Ultrasonic energy device.
• One product code is now affected in total.
• Potential alternative product codes are available to order through the online catalogue for all delisted products.
• Unfortunately, there are still no identified alternatives for FGP976.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 2 December 2024.

• The supply issue with Lot 2 Energy Devices from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• Five product codes remain affected in total:
• • FGP976, FGP974, FGE181, FGE336 and FGE8421.
• The affected product codes remain subject to intermittent supply.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for some of the affected products.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 October 2024.

• The supplier Johnson & Johnson has informed us that the supply issue with its Energy Devices is ongoing.
• Five product codes remain affected in total.
  • FGP976, FGP974, FGE181, FGE336 and FGE8421.
• The affected product codes remain subject to intermittent supply.  
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption.  We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 September 2024.

• The supply issue with Lot 2 Energy Devices from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• Five product codes remain affected in total:
• • FGP976, FGP974, FGE181, FGE336 and FGE8421.
• The affected product codes remain subject to intermittent supply.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for some of the affected products.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 30 August 2024.

• The supply issue with Lot 2 Energy Devices from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• Five product codes remain affected in total:
  • FGP976, FGP974, FGE181, FGE336 and FGE8421.
• Indirect alternative products are now available for three of the affected products:
  • FGE181, FGE336 and FGE8421.
• The affected product codes remain subject to intermittent supply.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 31 July 2024.

• The supply issue with Lot 2 Energy Devices from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• Three further product codes are now affected:
  • FGE181 – Advanced bipolar G2 tissue sealer curved 35cm
  • FGE336 – Advanced bipolar G2 tissue sealer straight 35cm
  • FGE8421 – Laparoscopic instruments ENSEAL G2 CURVED JAW 14CM.
• Two product codes remain affected:
  • FGP976 and FGP974.
• Five product codes are now affected in total.
• All the affected product codes are subject to intermittent supply.
• There are currently no alternatives, customers are advised to log into our online catalogue to view other products they deem suitable.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 July 2024.

• The supply issue with Lot 2 Energy Devices from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• Two previously affected product codes are now available from our online catalogue:
  • FGE377 and FGE9517.
• One further product code is now affected and subject to intermittent supply:
  • FGP976 – Ultrasonic energy device.
• One product code remains subject to intermittent supply:
  • FGP974 – Ultrasonic energy device.
• Two product codes are now affected in total.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 May 2024.

• The supply issue of Lot 2 Energy Devices with Johnson and Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• Three product codes remain affected in total.
  • FGE377, FGE9517 and FGP974
• The affected product codes remain subject to intermittent supply.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 30 April 2024.

• The supply issue of Lot 2 Energy Devices with Johnson and Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• One further product code is subject to intermittent supply.
  • FGP974 – Ultrasonic energy device.
• Three product codes are affected in total:
  • FGE377, FGE9517 and FGP974.
• All the affected product codes remain subject to intermittent supply.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption. We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 29 March 2024.

• The supply issue of Lot 2 Energy Devices with Johnson and Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• Two product codes remain affected.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. However, some of these products may also become subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption. We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 29 March 2024.

• The supply issue of Lot 2 Energy Devices with Johnson and Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• FGE377 and FGE9517 remain subject to intermittent supply. 
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption.
• 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 3 January 2024.

• The supply issue with Johnson & Johnson is ongoing.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 October 2023.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

• The supplier Johnson & Johnson has informed us that the supply issue with its Energy Devices is ongoing.
• The two affected product codes remain subject to intermittent supply.  
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and we will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 30 September 2023.

Change:

• The supplier Johnson and Johnson Medical Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Lot 2 Energy Devices.
• The two product codes affected are:
  • FGE377 – Ultrasonic energy device
  • FGE9517 – Laparoscopic Energy Device.
• The supply issue is due to component shortages.

Impact:          

• The affected codes are currently subject to intermittent supply.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
• FGE799 – Ultrasonic energy device
• FGE8499 – Laparoscopic instruments
• FGE786 – Advanced Energy Sealing Devices
• FGP1358 – Ultrasonic energy device
• FGE800 – Ultrasonic energy device.
• 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 July 2023.

Next Steps:              

• Johnson & Johnson has advised contacting local representatives directly in the event of urgent need.
• In reviewing suggested alternatives, if you choose a different supplier, please contact them directly for access to energy device generators. The Clinical Implementation and Engagement Manager within the Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) team is available to provide further advice on alternative products. Please email: Eleanor.Bevan-Davies@supplychain.nhs.uk
• Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon) has offered alternatives from its range. Other alternatives have been identified; however, these handpieces are subject to compatibility with each supplier’s generator.
• Customers are advised to utilise generators that are immediately available to them and order corresponding handpieces. Where a supplier’s alternative generator is required, please contact the supplier’s local representative or their customer services team. Customers are advised to contact Suppliers for advice, training, and education for clinical team support.
• 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 Relationship Manager or 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.