Supply Issues Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd Trocars FGE3291 (ICN 3126)

• The supply issue with Trocars from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is now resolved.
• FGE3291 is no longer subject to intermittent supply.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Trocars from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is continuing.
• One product remains subject to intermittent supply:
  • FGE3291 – Trocar sleeve Optiview sleeve 5x1mm stability.
• 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 31 December 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Trocars.
• There is one product affected:
  • FGE3291 – Trocar sleeve Optiview sleeve 5x1mm stability.
• The supply issue is caused by increased demand due to shortages of a similar product.

Impact:

• FGE3291 is currently subject to intermittent supply.
• FGE3291 is also an affected product on ICN 3119 due to a price increase from 10 November 2025.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
• • FGB524 – Trocar and cannula Kii cannula and seal 5mm x 100mm
  • FGE9576 – Trocar Universal cannula 5mm x 100mm.
• 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 28 November 2025.

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.