Supply Issues Medtronic Limited Surgical Stapling Products FGS183 (ICN 3450)

• The supply issue with surgical stapler from Medtronic Limited has improved.
• One product code is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FGS191 – Open Thoracic Abdominal Stapler ta 90-4.8 sgl use load unit x6.
• The affected product code remains subject to intermittent supply:  
  • FGS183 – Open Thoracic Abdominal Stapler ta 90-4.8 reloadable stapler x3.
• One product code is 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 code and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and we will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 20 October 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Medtronic Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its surgical stapling products.
• There are two product codes affected:
  • FGS183 – Open Thoracic Abdominal Stapler ta 90-4.8 reloadable stapler x3
  • FGS191 – Open Thoracic Abdominal Stapler ta 90-4.8 sgl use load unit x6.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:

• The affected codes are still available to order on an intermittent supply basis.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FGS105 – Stapler Linear TX Linear Stapler 60mm green
  • FGS114 – Stapler Linear Reload TX Linear Stapler 60mm green
  • FGE760 – Stapler Linear 90mm Reloadable Leg 4.8mm (Green)
  • FGE758 – Loading Unit Stapler Linear Cartridge 90mm Leg 4.8mm (Green).
• However, some of these products may also be 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 anticipated to be resolved by 30 September 2026.

Next Steps:

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• 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.
• However, as this is currently a disrupted market and supply is subject to rapid change, the alternatives offered may also be experiencing temporary supply issues and therefore, customers may need to consider clinically reviewing all additional alternatives provided.
• 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.