Supply Issues GBUK Ltd 3ml Luer Lock Hypodermic Syringe FWC637 (ICN 2889)

• The supply issue with 3ml Luer Lock Hypodermic Syringe products from GBUK Ltd is continuing.
• FWC637 is now suspended and unavailable to order.
• One product remains affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FWC717 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer slip
  • FSW1398 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock Concentric.
• 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.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 13 June 2025.

• The supply issue with 3ml Luer Lock Hypodermic Syringe products from GBUK Ltd is continuing.
• FWC637 is no longer subject to Protect Demand Management but now subject to intermittent supply.
• One product remains affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FWC717 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer slip
  • FSW1398 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock Concentric.
• 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.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 2 June 2025.

Change:

• The supplier GBUK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its 3ml Luer Lock Hypodermic Syringe products.
• One product code is affected:
  • FWC637 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock.
• The market for 3ml Luer Lock Syringes is currently experiencing some disruption due to an increase in demand, impacting the availability of this product.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue this product is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• FWC637 is available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FWC717 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer slip
  • FSW1398 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock Concentric.
• We are currently sourcing further alternatives and updates will be made to the product listing as soon as possible.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• This product is anticipated to be removed from Protect Demand Management by 5 May 2025.

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 and to view the product codes currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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.
• However, as this is currently a disrupted market and supply is subject to rapid change, the alternatives offered may also be experiencing temporary supply issues and therefore, customers may need to consider clinically reviewing all additional alternatives provided.
• 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.