Supply Issues GE Medical Systems Ltd Trusignal Products FBC216 (ICN 2140)

• The supply issue with Trusignal products from GE Medical Systems Ltd is continuing.
• One product code is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FBC218 – Sensor for pulse oximetry Multi patient use.
• Nine product codes are now delisted and no longer available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FBC1027, FBC1028, FBC1016, FBC1017, FBC1018, FBC1019, FBC1020, FBC217 and FBC264.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FBC216 – Sensor for pulse oximetry Multi patient use.
• One product code is now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for some of 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 1 July 2024.

• The supply issue of Trusignal products from GE Medical Systems Ltd is continuing.
• Four product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FBC1023, FBC1026, FBC175 and FBC265.
• Two further product codes are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FBC1027 and FBC1028.
• 11 product codes are affected in total.
• The affected product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order.
• 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.
• Please note for two of the affected product codes there are currently no potential alternative products available:
  • FBC264 – Sensor for pulse oximetry Multi patient use
  • FBC1020 – Sensor for pulse oximetry Multi patient use.
• Please note due to the ongoing supply issues and the nature of the products, several linked alternatives are currently also suspended.
• We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 25 March 2024.

• The supply issue of Trusignal products from GE Medical Systems Ltd is continuing.
• The remaining stock of product code FBC214 has now been depleted, and this is now delisted.
• 13 product codes are affected in total.
• The affected product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order.
• 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.
• Please note for three of the affected product codes there are currently no potential alternative products available:
  • FBC265 – Sensor for pulse oximetry Multi patient use
  • FBC264 – Sensor for pulse oximetry Multi patient use
  • FBC1020 – Sensor for pulse oximetry Multi patient use.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 15 January 2024.

• The supply issue of Trusignal products from GE Medical Systems Ltd is continuing.
• The remaining stock of product code FBC214 has now been depleted, and this is now delisted.
• 13 product codes are affected in total.
• The affected product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order.
• 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.
• Please note for three of the affected product codes there are currently no potential alternative products available:
  • FBC265 – Sensor for pulse oximetry Multi patient use
  • FBC264 – Sensor for pulse oximetry Multi patient use
  • FBC1020 – Sensor for pulse oximetry Multi patient use.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 15 January 2024.

• The supplier GE Medical Systems Ltd has informed us that the supply issue with its Trusignal products is ongoing.
• 14 product codes are affected in total.
• 13 affected product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order.
• FBC214 is available whilst stocks last, once depleted it will be delisted and unavailable to order.
• 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.
• Please note for three of the affected product codes there are currently no potential alternative products available:
  • FBC265 – Sensor for pulse oximetry Multi patient use
  • FBC264 – Sensor for pulse oximetry Multi patient use
  • FBC1020 – Sensor for pulse oximetry Multi patient use.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 25 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 GE Medical Systems Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Trusignal Products.
• There are 14 product codes affected.
• The supply issue is due to manufacturing delays.

Impact:          

• FBC214 is available whilst stocks last, once depleted it will be delisted and unavailable to order.
• Please note FBC214 has 4 indirect alternatives on the website, one of which is the same product but a different pack size FBC215.
• The remaining 13 affected product codes are subject to intermittent supply.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• Please note for two of the affected product codes there are currently no potential alternative products available:
  • FBC218 – Sensor for pulse oximetry Multi patient use
  • FBC265 – Sensor for pulse oximetry Multi patient use.
• However, we are in the process of sourcing alternatives for these products.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• Although we do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue, we will update the ICN as soon as we have further information.

Next Steps:              

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