Supply Issues Iskus Health UK Ltd Needlefree Disinfection Cap FSW1501 (ICN 2678)

• The supply issue with Needlefree Disinfection Caps from Iskus Health UK Ltd is now resolved.
• FSW1501 is now being delisted on 1 April 2025.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Needlefree Disinfection Caps from Iskus Health UK Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSW1501 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap for Female Needle-Free Valves contains 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Latex and DEHP Free.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FSW1637 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap
  • FSW1684 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap
  • FSW1683 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap.
• 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 31 March 2025.

• The supply issue with Needlefree Disinfection Caps from Iskus Health UK Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSW1501 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap for Female Needle-Free Valves contains 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Latex and DEHP Free.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FSW1637 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap
  • FSW1684 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap
  • FSW1683 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 January 2025.

• The supply issue with Needlefree Disinfection Caps from Iskus Health UK Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains affected in total:
  • FSW1501 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap for Female Needle-Free Valves contains 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Latex and DEHP Free.
• The affected product remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FSW1637 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap
  • FSW1684 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap
  • FSW1683 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap.
• 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 18 December 2024.

Change:

• The supplier Iskus Health UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Needlefree Disinfection Cap products.
• There is one product code affected:
  • FSW1501 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap for Female Needle-Free Valves contains 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Latex and DEHP Free.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues; a machine part failing in the manufacture of the single units.

Impact:

• FSW1501 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FSW1637 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap
  • FSW1684 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap
  • FSW1683 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 1 December 2024.

Next Steps:               

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