Supply Issues Medtronic Ltd Surgical Sutures FVQ259, FVQ252, FVQ065, FVQ119 and FVQ997 (ICN 2865)

• The supply issue with Surgical Sutures from Medtronic Ltd is continuing.
• One product is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FVQ834.
• Three further products are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FVQ065 – Suture polysorb
  • FVQ119 – Suture polysorb
  • FVQ997 – Suture polysorb.
• Two products remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FVQ259 and FVQ252.
• Five products are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• However, some of these products may also be 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 update the ICN when we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 August 2025.

• The supply issue with Surgical Sutures from Medtronic Ltd has improved.
• Three product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FVN005, FVN174 and FVQ506.
• One further product is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FVQ252.
• Two products remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FVQ259 and FVQ834.
• Three product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• However, some of these products may also be 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.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 30 May 2025.

• The supply issue with Surgical Sutures from Medtronic Ltd has improved.
• One product code is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FVQ517.
• Five product codes remain affected in total:
  • FVN005, FVN174, FVQ259, FVQ506 and FVQ834.
• The affected product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products.
• Affected products FVN005 and FVN174 have no identified alternatives, customers are advised to search our online catalogue for ones they deem suitable.
• 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 May 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Medtronic Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Surgical Sutures.
• There are six product codes affected:
  • FVN005, FVN174, FVQ259, FVQ506, FVQ517 and FVQ834.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:          

• The affected products are currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• However, some of these products may also be subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• Affected products FVN005 and FVN174, have no identified alternatives, customers are advised to search our online catalogue for ones they deem suitable.
• 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 May 2025.

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.
• We will update the ICN when we have further information.
• 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.