Supply Issues Medtronic Limited Ligation Products Multiple Products (ICN 1857)

• The supply issue of Ligation Products from Medtronic Limited is continuing.
• The affected codes remain subject to intermittent supply.
• Five product 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.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 29 March 2024.

• The supply issue of Ligation Products with Medtronic Limited is continuing.
• The affected codes remain subject to intermittent supply.
• Five product 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.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 2 January 2024.

• The supplier Medtronic Limited has informed us that the supply issue with its Ligation Products is ongoing.
• FFL134 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• However, FGS561 is now affected by the supply issue.
• Five product codes are affected in total:
  • FFL422, FGP1416, FGP1417, FGP1418 and FGS561.
• The affected product codes remain subject to intermittent supply.
• 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 31 August 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 organisation’s use of these products.

• The supplier Medtronic Limited has informed us that the supply issue with its Ligation Products is ongoing.
• Five product codes are affected in total.
• The affected product codes remain unavailable to order.
• 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 anticipated to be resolved by 31 July 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 Medtronic Limited has informed us that the supply issue with some of its Ligation products is improved.
• Four of the previously affected product codes are now available to order from our online catalogue:
  • FGS561, FGS447, FGP1415 and FGE123.
• Five product codes remain affected in total:
  • FFL134 – Ligation Clip Applier – Open
  • FFL422 – Open Ligation Clips
  • FGP1416 – Laparoscopic Energy Device
  • FGP1417 – Laparoscopic Energy Device
  • FGP1418 – Laparoscopic Energy Device.
• See our Downloads section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 30 June 2023.

Change:

• The supplier Medtronic Limited has informed us that the supply issue with some of its Ligation products is improving.
• One product code previously affected is now available to order:
  • FFL108 – Ligation Clip Applier, Open.

Impact:

• Eight product codes remain subject to intermittent supply.
• Demand management is in place by the supplier as they are managing both back orders and new orders. The situation is improving, and Medtronic are fulfilling orders according to need.
• Potentially suitable alternatives have been identified; however, these handpieces are subject to compatibility with each supplier’s generator.
• 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 June 2023.

Next Steps:

• Customers are advised to utilise generators that are immediately available to them and order corresponding handpieces.
• Where customers have an urgent need for a product, we advise you to contact your local Medtronic representative or directly contact the Clinical Implementation Manager for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) via eleanor.bevan-davies@supplychain.nhs.uk.
• The Clinical Implementation Manager within the MIS team is available and on hand for discussions with clinical staff/surgeons to advise on the most appropriate and specific alternatives available through the framework.
• Customers can also log into our website to place orders for any potential alternatives through our online catalogue.

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 Medtronic Limited has informed us that the supply issue with some of its Ligation products is ongoing.
• Nine product codes remain subject to intermittent supply.
• Demand management is in place by the supplier as they are managing both back orders and new orders. The situation is improving, and Medtronic are fulfilling orders according to need.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 June 2023.

Change:

• The supplier Medtronic Limited has informed us of a supply issue with some of its Ligation products.
• There are nine product codes affected.
• Medtronic, along with other suppliers, were subject to shortages of resin earlier this year.
• Resin is used in the handles of their devices.
• The resin shortage was due to environmental issues in the USA.
• Resin availability / production has now stabilised and Medtronic has sourced a new supplier of plastic resin.
• However, Medtronic are currently allocating orders according to need and product availability and are working to clear back orders while maintaining current supply.
• The supplier is also affected by manufacturing capacity issues due to staff shortages.
• This has resulted in back-order fulfilment being based on priority.

Impact:          

• The affected product codes are currently subject to intermittent supply and may have longer lead times than normal or order quantities may be amended in line with Medtronic Allocation Management.
• Demand management is in place by the supplier as they are managing both back orders and new orders. The situation is improving and Medtronic are fulfilling orders according to need.
• Potentially suitable alternatives have been identified for some of the affected product codes, however, these are subject to compatibility with the in-house generator which is provided by the supplier along with the need for Advanced Bipolar or Ultrasonic, although most will rely on preference as opposed to suitability for the procedure.
• We are monitoring the availability of alternatives and constantly reviewing the list to ensure the most accurate alternatives are available.
• See our Downloads▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is currently anticipated to continue for a period of up to six months, we will update this ICN once we have further information.

Next Steps:               

• Where customers have an urgent need for a product, we advise you to contact your local Medtronic representative or directly contact the Clinical Implementation Manager for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS).
• The Clinical Implementation Manager within the MIS team is available and on hand for discussions with clinical staff and surgeons to advise on the most appropriate and specific alternatives available through the framework.
• Customers can also log into our website to place orders for any potential alternatives through our online catalogue.

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 organisation’s use of these products.