Supply Issues Multiple Suppliers Umbilical Cord Clamps (Sterile) FFK197 and FFK259 (ICN 2623)

• The supply issue with Umbilical Cord Clamps from from Genx Medicare and Mediq Healthcare UK Limited (Ex Bunzl) is now resolved.
• FFK197 and FFK259 are now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Umbilical Cord Clamp products from Genx Medicare and Mediq Healthcare UK Limited (Ex Bunzl) is continuing.
• One affected product code is now subject to intermittent supply:
  • FFK197 – Umbilical Cord Clamp sterile nylon.
• One product code remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FFK259 – Umbilical Cord Clamp Sterile plastic with 5x5cm non-woven swab.
• Two product codes remain affected in total.
• FFK259 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 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 31 January 2025.

• The supply issue with Umbilical Cord Clamp products from Genx Medicare and Mediq Healthcare UK Limited (Ex Bunzl) has improved.
• One product code is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FPH85006 – Umbilical Cord Clamp Sterile Plastic.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FFK197 – Umbilical Cord Clamp sterile nylon.
• One product code remains Subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FFK259 – Umbilical Cord Clamp Sterile plastic with 5x5cm non-woven swab.
• Two product codes are now 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 15 November 2024.

• The supply issue with Umbilical Cord Clamp products from Genx Medicare and Mediq Healthcare UK Limited (Ex Bunzl) is continuing.
• One product code is no longer suspended but now subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FFK259 – Umbilical Cord Clamp Sterile plastic with 5x5cm non-woven swab.
• Two product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
• • FFK197 – Umbilical Cord Clamp sterile nylon
  • FPH85006 – Umbilical Cord Clamp Sterile Plastic.
• Three product codes remain affected in total.
• FFK259 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 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, potential alternatives, and a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 2 November 2024.

• The supply issue with Umbilical Cord Clamp products from Genx Medicare Ltd and Mediq Healthcare UK Limited (Ex Bunzl) is continuing.
• Two further product codes are now affected and unavailable to order:
  • FFK259 – Umbilical Cord Clamp Sterile plastic with 5x5cm non-woven swab
  • FPH85006 – Umbilical Cord Clamp Sterile Plastic.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FFK197 – Umbilical Cord Clamp sterile nylon.
• Three product codes are now 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 2 November 2024.

• The supply issue with Umbilical Cord Clamp products from Genx Medicare Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains affected in total:
  • FFK197 – Umbilical Cord Clamp.
• The affected product code remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected product. 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 now anticipated to be resolved by 28 October 2024.

• The supplier Genx Medicare Ltd has informed us that the supply issue with its Umbilical Cord Clamp is ongoing.
• One product code remains affected in total.
  • FFK197.
• The affected product remains 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 code and potential alternative.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 26 September 2024.

Change:

• The supplier Genx Medicare Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Umbilical Cord Clamp products.
• One product code is affected:
  • FFK197 – Umbilical Cord Clamp.
• The supply issue is due to shipping delays.

Impact:

• The affected product is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue.
• 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 25 August 2024.

Next Steps:               

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