Supply Issues Farla Medical Healthcare Limited Multiple Products (ICN 2209)

• The supplier Farla Healthcare Limited has informed us that the supply issue with multiple products is ongoing.
• Two additional product codes are suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FGR868 – Cervix dilator
  • FGR873 – Cervix dilator.
• The remaining nine product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order.
• Eleven product codes are 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 alternative.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 October 2023.

• The supplier Farla Healthcare Limited has informed us that the supply issue with multiple products is ongoing.
• Two product codes, FGR867 and FGR827 are now available to order through our online catalogue.
• A further eight product codes are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FTM544 – Sterile Lubricant
  • FTM546 – Sterile Lubricant
  • FGR1007 – Vaginal speculum cusco
  • FGR1010 – Vaginal speculum cusco
  • FGR367 – Swab
  • FGR826 – Thread Retriever
  • FGR860 – Forceps
  • GEB623 – Ultrasound probe cover.
• FGR632 remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• There are nine product codes affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue. 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 anticipated to be resolved by 30 October 2023.

Change:

• The supplier Farla Medical Healthcare Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its Long-Handled Scissors:
  • FGR632 – Long Handled Scissors Plastic disposable single use 22cm
  • FGR827 – Long Handled Scissors Plastic disposable single use 22cm.
• The supply issue is due to increased demand and production backlog.

Impact:

• FGR632 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• FGR827 is currently unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FGR1003 – Long Handled Scissors Curved end blade 22cm in length
  • FGR1014 – Long Handled Scissors With right angled blade for cutting IUD threads
  • FGR263 – Long Handled Scissors 220mm length – giving greater control in cutting IUD/IUS threads NON-RETURNABLE ITEM.
• 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 October 2023.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier and we will continue to monitor 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.

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.