Supply Issues ICU Medical International Limited Needle Vascular Access FTS153 and FTR288 (ICN 2813)

• The supply issue with Vascular Access Needles from ICU Medical International Limited is now resolved.
• FTS153 and FTR288 are now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Vascular Access Needles from ICU Medical International Limited is continuing.
• FTS153 and FTR288 remain suspended and unavailable to order.
• 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.
• 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 24 March 2025.

• The supply issue with Vascular Access Needles from ICU Medical International Limited is continuing.
• One further product code is now unavailable to order:
  • FTR288 – Needle Vascular Access 20G x 25mm (1 inch) Gripper with Y Site and 8 inch Extension.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FTS153 – Needle Vascular Access 22G x 19mm (0.75 inch) Gripper with 8 inch extension no Y Site.
• 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.
• Our online catalogue is in the process of being updated to reflect the product listing alternatives for FTS153.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 3 March 2025.

Change:

• The supplier ICU Medical International Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its Needle Vascular Access products.
• One product code is affected in total:
  • FTS153 – Needle Vascular Access 22G x 19mm (0.75 inch) Gripper with 8 inch extension no Y Site.
• The supply issue is due to shipping delays.

Impact:

• FTS153 is currently unavailable.
• 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 code and potential alternatives.
• Our online catalogue is in the process of being updated to reflect the product listing alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 3 March 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.
• 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.