Supply Issues Medicina Limited Hypodermic Syringes FWC348, FWC409, FWC341 and FWC338 (ICN 2118)

• The supplier Medicina Limited has informed us that the supply issue with its hypodermic syringes is ongoing.
• Two product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue however, these product codes are subject to intermittent supply.
• FWC348 and FWC409.
• FWC341 remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• One further product code is now suspended and unavailable to order.
  • FWC338.
• Four 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 August 2023.

• The supply issue with hypodermic syringes is ongoing.
• FWC349 is now available to order from our online catalogue.
• One additional product code is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FWC341 – Hypodermic Syringe.
• There are three product codes affected in total.
• FWC348 and FWC409 remain suspended and unavailable to order.
• 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 30 June 2023.

Change:

• The supplier Medicina Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its hypodermic syringes.
• The three product codes affected are:
  • FWC348 – 10ml Luer Slip 3 Piece Concentric Clear Sterile
  • FWC349 – 20ml Luer Slip 3 Piece Eccentric Clear Sterile
  • FWC409 – 10ml Luer Slip 3 Piece Eccentric Clear Sterile.
• The supply issue is due to an increase in product demand outstripping production.

Impact:          

• The affected codes are currently unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• Please refer to the product listing below for further information on the affected product codes.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 June 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 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.