Supply Issues Johnson & Johnson Trocars Multiple Products (ICN 2018)

• The supplier Johnson & Johnson has informed us that the supply issue with its Trocars is ongoing.
• 12 product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue.
• Four product codes are affected in total – FGE3291, FGB634, FGE3233 and FGE8500.
• The affected product codes remain subject to intermittent supply.
• Potential direct 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 anticipated to be resolved by 30 September 2023.

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.

• The supplier Johnson and Johnson has informed us the supply issue with its Trocars products is ongoing.
• A further eight additional product codes are now affected.
  • FGE9499, FGB060, FGB293, FGB058, FGB065, FGE8500, FGB049, FGB047.
• There are 16 product codes affected in total and they all are 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 now anticipated to be resolved by 23 June 2023.

Change:

• The supplier Johnson & Johnson has informed us of a supply issue with its Trocars products.
• There are eight product codes affected.
• The supply issue is due to component shortages.

Impact:          

• The affected product codes are currently subject to intermittent supply, therefore there may be delays receiving the affected single-use trocars.
• The supplier is managing the allocation of these affected products as they are supplied via the eDirect route.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• There are many other suppliers of trocars on the Minimally Invasive Surgery framework. If customers seek additional information about further alternatives, please contact eleanor.bevan-davies@supplychain.nhs.uk.
• 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 1 June 2023.

Next Steps:              

• Johnson & Johnson has advised customers to contact local representatives directly in the event of urgent need and regional allocation may be possible.
• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• 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.