Supply Issues GBUK Healthcare Prefilled Syringe Externally Sterile Products FWC644 (ICN 2174)

• The supply issue with Prefilled Syringe Externally Sterile products is ongoing.
• One product code is affected in total:
  • FWC644 – Prefilled Syringe Externally Sterile.
• The affected product code remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• See ourDownloads ▼ 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 18 September 2023.

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.

Change:

• The supplier GBUK Healthcare has informed us of a supply issue with its Prefilled Syringe Externally Sterile products.
• One product code is affected in total:
  • FWC644 – Prefilled Syringe Externally Sterile.
• The supply issue is due to increased demand.

Impact:

• FWC644 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FWC590 – Prefilled Syringe Externally Sterile
  • FWC530 – Prefilled Syringe Externally Sterile.
• 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 July 2023.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• 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.

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.