Supply Issue Medtronic Limited Surgical Sutures (ICN 1966)

• The supplier Medtronic Limited has informed us of an update to the supply issue with its Surgical Sutures products across their V-loc range products.
• The 28 affected product codes are currently available to order, however, please expect further disruptions as supply will be intermittent.
• 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 supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 June 2023.

Change:

• The supplier Medtronic Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its Surgical Sutures products across their V-loc range products.
• There are 28 product codes affected at present, however, please expect further disruptions.
• The supply issue is due to manufacturing delays.

Impact:          

• The affected product codes are still available to order on intermittent supply basis.
• 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 supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 January 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.