Supply Issues Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd Needle Veress Instruments FGE3233 (ICN 3010)

• The supply issue with Needle Veress Instruments from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is now resolved.
• FGE3233 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Needle Veress Instruments from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• One product is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FGE3234 – Needle Veress, 150mm.
• One product which has been previously affected is now subject to intermittent supply:
  • FGE3233 – Needle Veress Pneumoperitoneum needle 120 mm length.
• One product is affected in total.
• 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 3 December 2025.

• The supply issue with Needle Veress Instruments from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• One product remains subject to intermittent supply:
• • FGE3234 – Needle Veress, 150mm.
• One product remains affected in total.
• 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 November 2025.

• The supply issue with Needle Veress Instruments from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd has improved.
• One product is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FGE3233 – Needle Veress, 120mm.
• One product remains subject to intermittent supply:
  • FGE3234 – Needle Veress, 150mm.
• One product is now affected in total.
• 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 31 October 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Johnson & Johnson has informed us of a supply issue with its Veress needle products.
• Two product codes are affected:
  • FGE3233 – Needle Veress, 120mm.
  • FGE3234 – Needle Veress, 150mm.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:         

• The affected products are still available to order on an intermittent supply basis.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• However, some of these products may also be subject to intermittent supply.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 December 2026.

Next Steps: 

• The supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier and we will continue to monitor 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.