Supply Issues Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd Surgical Stapling FGE8405, FGE8409, FGE8418 and FGE9479 (ICN 3023)

• The supply issue with Surgical Stapling products from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• One further product is now subject to intermittent supply:
  • FGE9479 – Laparoscopic stapler WITH RELOAD GRN.
• Three products remain subject to intermittent supply:
  • FGE8405, FGE8409 and FGE8418.
• Four products 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.
• 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 31 March 2026.

• The supply issue with Surgical Stapling products from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• Three products remain subject to intermittent supply:
  • FGE8405, FGE8409 and FGE8418.
• Three products remain affected in total.
• The supplier has had transportation challenges due to strikes and customs issues.
• 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 codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 27 February 2026.

• The supply issue with Surgical Stapling products from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• Three products remain affected in total:
  • FGE8405, FGE8409 and FGE8418.
• The affected product codes remain subject to intermittent supply.
• 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 codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 9 January 2026.

• The supply issue with its Stapling range with supplier Johnson & Johnson is continuing.
• Three products remain affected:
  • FGE8405, FGE8409 and FGE8418.
• The affected product codes remain subject to intermittent supply.
• 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 codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 28 November 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Surgical Stapling products.
• Three eDirect products are affected:
  • FGE8405 – Laparoscopic instruments PWRD 31MM CURVED CIRC 18CM SHA.
  • FGE8409 – Laparoscopic instruments PWRD 29MM CURVED CIRC 18CM SHA.
  • FGE8418 – Laparoscopic instruments PWRD 25MM CURVED CIRC 18CM SHA.
• The supply issue is due to increased demand and lead times.
• Demand for the products have increased and the supplier is demand managing the stock levels.

Impact:

• The affected codes are still available to order on intermittent supply basis.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 October 2025.

Next Steps:                

• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• 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.
• The supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier and we will continue to monitor the stock situation to minimise further disruption.
• We will 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.