Supply Issues Multiple Suppliers Insulin Needle and Syringe products (ICN 1987)

• The supplier Cardinal Health UK has informed us that the supply issue with its Safety Insulin Needle and Syringe products is ongoing.
• One additional product code is affected and unavailable to order:
  • FWD087 – Safety Insulin Needle & Syringe.
• There are now 11 product codes affected in total and are subject to intermittent supply.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• Although we do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue, we will update the ICN as soon as we have further information.

• The supplier Cardinal Health UK has informed us that the supply issue with its Safety Insulin Needle and Syringe products is ongoing.
• Further alternative product codes have been identified as 1ml Insulin Syringes. These will require a separate safety hypodermic needle to be purchased.
  • FMR005 – Insulin Syringe 1ml Slip Tip (U-100 Insulin Only)
  • FSW1425 – Insulin Syringe 1ml Luer Slip Concentric Clear Plunger Sterile
  • FSW773 – Insulin Syringe 1ml Luer Slip 3 Piece Concentric Clear Sterile
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• Although we do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue, we will update the ICN as soon as we have further information.

• The supplier Cardinal Health UK has informed us that the supply issue with its Safety Insulin Needle and Syringe products is ongoing.
• A further four product codes are affected:
  • FWD085 – Safety Insulin Needle & Syringe – 30G x 8mm with 0.5ml Luer Lock Concentric Syringe with Clear Plunger in a Blister Pack
  • FWD155 – Safety Insulin Needle & Syringe – 29G x 12.7mm (0.5 inch) with 1ml Luer Slip Syringe
  • FWD157 – Safety Insulin Needle & Syringe – 28G x 12.7mm (0.5 inch) with 0.5ml Luer Slip Syringe
  • FWD161 – Safety Insulin Needle & Syringe – 30G x 12.7mm (0.5 inch) with 0.5ml Luer Slip Syringe.
• There are 10 codes now affected in total and unavailable to order.
• The affected product codes will be intermittently available throughout the year. We are looking at sourcing alternatives from additional suppliers.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• Although we do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue, we will update the ICN as soon as we have further information.

Change:

• The supplier Cardinal Health UK has informed us of a supply issue with its Safety Insulin Needle and Syringe products.
• There are six product codes affected.
• The supply issue is due to manufacturing delays.

Impact:          

• The affected product codes are currently subject to intermittent supply.
• 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 December 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 these alternative products we advise you to consult your own clinical experts to ensure suitability for your organisations use of these products.