Supply Issues Boston Scientific Ltd Cryoablation Needles (ICN 3378)

• The supply issue with cryoablation needle range Boston Scientific Ltd is continuing.
• 21 products remain subject to interment supply with extended lead times of 30 days.
• Boston Scientific expects supply to progressively improve over the coming months and is actively working to restore more stable availability as quickly as possible.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and change of lead times.
• The lead times are now anticipated to decrease by 31 December 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Boston Scientific Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its cryo needle range of products.
• There are 21 products affected.
• Boston Scientific Ltd are investing to expand manufacturing capacity to better support growing global demand in existing and new markets for their cryoablation solutions, and to strengthen long-term supply reliability.
• Due to this, these products have had their lead times temporarily extended to 30 days.

Impact:          

• 21 affected products are subject to interment supply with extended lead times of 30 days.
• Boston scientific expect supply to progressively improve over the coming months and are actively working to restore more stable availability as quickly as possible.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes, change of supply route and lead times.
• The lead times are anticipated to decrease by 30 September 2026.

Next Steps:

• Customers are advised to view the product listing for the products that have had their lead time extended.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier, and we will continue to review the stock situation to minimise further disruption and update this ICN with the latest information as it becomes available.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.