Supply Issues Medicina Limited Syringes Needles FWC349 (ICN 1903)

Change:

• The supplier Medicina Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its FWC349 – Hypodermic Syringe 20ml Luer Slip 3 Piece Eccentric Clear Sterile.
• The supply issue is due to manufacturing delays which has led to a delay in product availability.

Impact:          

• FWC349 is currently unavailable to order.
• Three potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:

• • FWC021- Hypodermic Syringe 20ml Luer Slip Eccentric Clear Plunger Sterile.
  • FWC975 – Hypodermic Syringe 20ml Luer Slip Concentric Clear Plunger Sterile.
  • FWC250 – Hypodermic Syringe 20ml Luer Slip Concentric Clear Plunger Sterile.

• See our Downloads Section for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 January 2022.

Next Steps:              

• 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.