Supply Issues GBUK Healthcare Prefilled Syringe Products FWC644 and FWC658 (ICN 2680)

• The supply issue with Prefilled Syringe products from GBUK Healthcare is now resolved.
• FWC658 and FWC635 are now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Prefilled Syringe products from GBUK Healthcare is continuing.
• One affected product code is now subject to intermittent supply:
  • FWC658 – Prefilled Syringe Sterile Content 5ml 0.9% Sodium Chloride ribbon pouch.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FWC635 – Prefilled Syringe Externally Sterile 5ml 0.9% Sodium Chloride – NON RETURNABLE.
• Two product codes remain 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 codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 20 December 2024.

• The supply issue with Prefilled Syringe products from GBUK Healthcare has improved.
• One product code is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FWC644 – Prefilled Syringe Externally Sterile 10ml 0.9% Sodium Chloride – NON RETURNABLE
• One further product code is suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FWC635 – Prefilled Syringe Externally Sterile 5ml 0.9% Sodium Chloride – NON RETURNABLE.
• One product code is now available to order whilst our current stock lasts, however it remains an affected code on this ICN as stock is expected to deplete before the next delivery in late November 2024:
  • FWC658 – Prefilled Syringe Sterile Content 5ml 0.9% Sodium Chloride ribbon pouch.
• Two product codes are affected in total.
• 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 9 December 2024.

Change:

• The supplier GBUK Healthcare has informed us of a supply issue with its Prefilled Syringe products.
• The two product codes affected are:
  • FWC644 – Prefilled Syringe Externally Sterile 10ml 0.9% Sodium Chloride – NON RETURNABLE
  • FWC658 – Prefilled Syringe Sterile Content 5ml 0.9% Sodium Chloride ribbon pouch.
• The supply issue is due to manufacturing prioritising production of FWC620 – Prefilled Syringe Sterile Content 10ml 0.9% Sodium Chloride ribbon pouch.

Impact:          

• The affected codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• However, some of these products may also 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.
• Unfortunately, due to the disruption, we have an unclear resolution date.
• This ICN will be updated by 15 November 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.
• We will update the ICN when we have further information.
• 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.