Supply Issues Johnson & Johnson Stapling and Laparoscopic Instruments FGS126 and FGP178 (ICN 2893)

Change:

• The supplier Johnson & Johnson has informed us of a supply issue with its Stapling and Laparoscopic Instruments.
• There are two product codes affected:
  • FGP178 – Dissection Device Blunt Endoscopic 5mm Blunt Tip Dissector
  • FGS126 – Cutter Linear Linear Cutter 100mm blue.
• The supply issue is due to raw material shortage.

Impact:          

• The affected product codes are still available to order on intermittent supply basis.
• 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.
• Additional information with alternatives for FGS126:
  • FFL399 – This comes preloaded with a green reload vs a blue (which is the preloaded reload with TLC10), this is typically used for thicker tissue. However, it only comes preloaded with one green reload and then customers can use their usual blue reloads for the rest of the procedures.
  • FXT85009 use with FXT85010 reloads – The device does not come preloaded with a reload whereas FGS126 does come with a reload.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 July 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.