Supply Issues Coloplast Limited Multiple Products (ICN 1885)

• The supplier Coloplast Limited has informed us that the supply issue is still ongoing.
• Three further product codes are now affected:
  • FST027, FS503 and FST032.
• Two codes have been delisted:
  • FWK648 and FWK685.
• There are now a total of 18 product codes affected.
• 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 Coloplast Limited has informed us that the supply issue is still ongoing.
• One further product code is now affected:
  • FST033 Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way Silicone – 12fg – Male/Standard 41cm 10ml Balloon with prefilled syringe – Long Term Use (0-90 days).
• There are now a total of 17 product codes affected.
• The affected product codes remain to be 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.

• There are updates to the alternatives now available.
• FKW730 has been replaced by FUJ224 as an alternative for FKW648, FKW665 and FKW685.
• If using FUJ224 as the previous alternative for FKW648, FKW665 and FKW685, an appropriate connector will be required.
• 18 product codes remain affected.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

• The supplier Coloplast Limited has informed us that the supply issue is still ongoing.
• Seven further product codes are now affected:
  • FSS10162 – Post-Op Silicone Catheter 2-way – 18Fr 50ml Balloon Dufour Tip length 42cm Silicone
  • FSS10164 – Post-Op Silicone Catheter 2-way – 22Fr 50ml Balloon Dufour Tip length 42cm Silicone
  • FSS10173 – Post-Op PVC Catheter 3-way – 22Fr 30ml Latex Balloon Straight Tip length 42cm
  • FSS10207 – Post-Op Silicone Catheter 3-way – 20Fr 50ml Balloon Short open tip for guidewire length 42cm Silicone
  • FSS10208 – Post-Op Silicone Catheter 3-way – 22Fr 50ml Balloon Short open tip for guidewire length 42cm Silicone
  • FSS1061 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way Silicone- 16Ch – Male/Standard 40cm 15ml Balloon Tiemann Tip Urethral and suprapubic insertion – Medium Term Use (0-30 days)
  • GCE868 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear – Short 21mm.
• There are now a total of 18 product codes affected.
• The affected product codes are currently experiencing intermittent supply.
• Potential indirect alternative products codes are available to order through our online catalogue.
• If using FKW730 as an alternative for FKW665, a reusable Olympus connector would be required.
• 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 ongoing for a period of up to three months. We will update the ICN when we have further information.

• The supplier Coloplast Limited has informed us that the supply issue is still ongoing.
• One more product code is now affected:
  • FSS1055 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way Silicone 14Ch – Male/Standard 39cm 10ml Balloon Over Guidewire Open-Ended Urethral and Suprapubic Insertion – Long Term Use (0-90 days).
• There are now a total of 18 product codes affected.
• The affected product codes are currently experiencing intermittent supply.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• If using FKW730 as an alternative for FKW665, a reusable Olympus connector would be required.
• 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 ongoing for a period of up to three months. We will update the ICN when we have further information.

• The supplier Coloplast Limited has informed us that the supply issue is still ongoing.
• One additional product code is now affected:
  • FSS1055 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way Silicone 14Ch – Male/Standard 39cm 10ml Balloon Over Guidewire Open-Ended Urethral and Suprapubic Insertion – Long Term Use (0-90 days).
• There are now a total of 11 product codes affected.
• The affected product codes are currently experiencing intermittent supply.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• If using FKW730 as an alternative for FKW665, a reusable Olympus connector would be required.
• 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 ongoing for a period of up to three months. We will update the ICN when we have further information.

• The supplier Coloplast Limited has informed us that the supply issue is still ongoing.
• A further four product codes are now affected:
  • FSS1056 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way Silicone 16Ch – male/standard 39cm 10ml
  • FST045 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way Silicone 12fg – female/short 22cm 10ml
  • GCE681 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear short 35mm
  • GDW521 – Urine Post-Operative Bag 4000ml T tap with needle free sampling port.
• There are now a total of 10 product codes affected.
• The affected product codes are currently experiencing intermittent supply.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• If using FKW730 as an alternative for FKW665, a reusable Olympus connector would be required.
• 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 ongoing for a period of up to three months. We will update the ICN when we have further information.

• The supplier Coloplast Limited has informed us that the supply issue is still ongoing.
• A further three product codes are affected:
  • GCE679 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear short 25mm
  • GCE680 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear short 30mm
  • GCE683 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear standard 30mm.
• There are now six product codes affected.
• The affected codes are currently experiencing intermittent supply.
• The supply issue is due to silicone raw material shortages.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• If using FKW730 as an alternative for FKW665, a reusable Olympus connector would be required.
• 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 ongoing for a period of up to three months. We will update the ICN when we have further information.

Change:

• The supplier Coloplast Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its Prostate Chip Evacuators.
• The three product codes affected are:
  • FKW648 – Prostate chip evacuators Ellick single latex free prostate chip evacuator storz connector
  • FKW665 – Prostate chip evacuators Ellick single latex free prostate chip evacuator olympus connector
  • FKW685 – Prostate chip evacuators Ellick single latex free prostate chip evacuator wolf connector.
• The manufacturer which the supplier uses for EasiVac is based in Belarus and they have been informed of a complete stop in production.

 Impact:          

• The affected codes are currently available while stocks last.
• 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 ongoing for a period of up to three months. We will update the ICN when we have further information.

 Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to review 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.