Supply Issues Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd Surgical Surgical Staplers FGE8405, FGE8409 and FGE9493 (ICN 3023)

• The supply issue with surgical staplers from Johnson & Johnson has improved.
• Three products are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FXT85008, FGE9522 and FGE9479.
• Three products remain subject to Intermittent supply.
  • FGE8405, FGE8409 and FGE9493.
• Three 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.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 November 2026.

• The supply issue with surgical staplers from Johnson & Johnson has improved.
• One product code is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FGE8418.
• Six product codes remain subject to intermittent supply:
  • FGE8405, FGE8409, FGE9479, FGE9493, FTX85008 and FGE9522.
• Six product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for some of 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 alternative.
• We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 30 October 2026.

• The supply issue with surgical staplers from Johnson & Johnson is continuing.
• Seven products remain subject to intermittent supply:
  • FGE8405, FGE8409, FGE8418, FGE9479, FGE9493, FGE9522 and FXT85008.
• Seven products 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.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 30 October 2026.

• The supply issue with surgical staplers from Johnson & Johnson is continuing.
• Seven products remain subject to intermittent supply:
  • FGE8405, FGE8409, FGE8418, FGE9479, FGE9493, FGE9522 and FXT85008.
• Seven products 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 update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• We currently do not have an anticipated resolution date but aim to update the ICN by 30 September 2026.

• The supplier Johnson & Johnson has informed us that the supply issue with its Surgical Staplers is ongoing.
• Seven products remain affected and subject to intermittent supply:
  • FGE8405, FGE8409, FGE8418, FGE9479, FGE9493, FGE9522 and FXT85008.
• 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 alternative.
• We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• We currently do not have an anticipated resolution date but aim to update the ICN by 28 August 2026.

• The supply issue with surgical stapling products from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• One further product is now unavailable:
  • FGE9522 – Laparoscopic stapler CIRCULAR MECH XL SEAL 29MM.
• Six product codes remain subject to intermittent supply:
  • FGE8405, FGE8409, FGE8418, FGE9479, FGE9493 and FXT85008.
• Seven products are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for some of 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.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 30 June 2026.

• The supply issue with surgical stapling products from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• Two further product codes are now subject to intermittent supply:
  • FGE9493 and FXT85008.
• Four products remain subject to intermittent supply:
  • FGE8405, FGE8409, FGE8418 and FGE9479.
• Six 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.
• 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 still anticipated to be resolved by 29 May 2026.

• The supply issue with Surgical Stapling products from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• Four products remain subject to intermittent supply:
  • FGE8405, FGE8409, FGE8418 and FGE9479.
• Four 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 29 May 2026.

• 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.