Supply Issues Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd Clip Applier FFL104 (ICN 3046)

• The supply issue with Clip Applier products from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• One product remains subject to intermittent supply:
  • FFL104 – Ligation clip applier 20 small clips.
• One product remains 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 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 30 September 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Clip Applier products.
• One product code is affected:
  • FFL104 – Ligation clip applier 20 small clips.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:

• The affected product is currently subject to intermittent supply.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FL235 – Ligation Clip Applier
  • FFL442 – Open Ligation Clips
  • FFL134 – Ligation Clip Applier.
• 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 2 September 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.
• 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.