Supply Issues Cook UK Ltd Postpartum Haemorrhage System Products FCB16840 (ICN 2300)

• The supply issue of Postpartum Haemorrhage System products with Cook (UK) Ltd is improving.
• One product code is now available to order through our online catalogue.
  • FCB16768.
• One product code remains affected.
  • FCB16840.
• One product code is affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. However, some of these products may also become subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 26 February 2024.

Change:

• The supplier Cook UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with their Postpartum Haemorrhage System products.
• The two product codes affected are:
  • FCB16768 – Postpartum Haemorrhage System tamponade single balloon catheter with rapid installation
  • FCB16840 – Postpartum Haemorrhage System Tamponade Balloon Set Max inflation 500ml.
• The supply issue is due to increased demand and lead times.

Impact:          

• The affected codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FCB86331 – Postpartum Haemorrhage System Balloon kit to stop Haemorrhaging after pregnancy.
• Please note two indirect alternatives listed are not available as they are the two product codes that are currently suspended:
  • FCB16768 – Postpartum Haemorrhage System tamponade single balloon catheter with rapid installation
  • FCB16840 – Postpartum Haemorrhage System Tamponade Balloon Set Max inflation 500ml.
• 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 26 February 2024.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• 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, we update this ICN with the latest information as it becomes available.
• If you have further questions, please get in touch with 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.