Supply Issues Multiple Suppliers Vac Drains Products (ICN 2095)

• The supply issue with High Vac Drains products is ongoing.
• If you use a high vac drain without a non-return valve, clinicians must be made aware that without a non-return valve, there is a risk of backflow. The purpose of the valve is to prevent this and lessen the risk of surgical site complications and possible infections.
• It is advised that while the patient is in the hospital the drain should be checked regularly and, as long as the drain remains intact and the vacuum remains, the risk is considered low.
• As time passes the integrity of the vacuum could lessen and risk increase.
• The risk is greater where the drain has not been checked and cared for correctly, which may happen if teams discharge patients with these devices in situ, especially if community teams are unfamiliar with their different performances.
• Please consider this when making decisions around discharge.
• Seven product codes are subject to Protect Demand Management. The affected product codes are available to order. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure a fair supply of available stock across the NHS:
  • FWX124, FWX127, FWX128, FWX131, FWX135, FWX141 and FWX142.
• Two additional product codes are now affected:
  • FWX997 and FWX984.
• Four affected product codes are suspended:
  • FWX1151, FWX1162, FWX984 and FWX997.
• Thirteen product codes remain available while stocks last, once depleted they will be delisted from our online catalogue:
  • FWX000, FWX033, FWX062, FWX067, FWX084, FWX1161, FWX1163, FWX1164, FWX117, FWX1194, FWX148, FWX149 and FWX273
• Nine product codes are delisted:
  • FWX785, FWX5071, FWX787, FWX794, FWX800, FWX793, FWX799, FWX788 and FWX798
• 35 product codes are affected in total.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing and delisted products for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives where available.
• Customers are advised to do a local stock take and consult with clinical colleagues.
• Although we do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue, we will update the ICN as soon as we have further information.

• The supply issue with High Vac Drains products is ongoing.
• One additional product code is now affected. It is currently available however it may become subject to intermittent supply:
  • FWX1151 – High vacuum replacement bottle (ward pack) with luer-lock type fitting.
• Seven product codes remain subject to Protect Demand Management.
  • FWX131, FWX135, FWX141, FWX124, FWX128, FWX142 and FWX127.
• Thirteen product codes remain available while stocks last, once depleted they will be delisted from our online catalogue:
  • FWX000, FWX067, FWX033, FWX062, FWX084, FWX148, FWX149, FWX273, FWX117, FWX1194, FWX1161, FWX1164 and FWX1163
• There are 33 product codes affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for most of the affected product codes.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing and delisted products for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives where available.
• Customers are advised to do a local stock take and consult with clinical colleagues.
• Although we do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue, we will update the ICN as soon as we have further information.

• The supply issue with High Vac Drains products is ongoing.
• Due to the ongoing supply issue seven product codes are now being threshold managed and are subject to Protect Demand Management.
• However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure a fair supply of available stock across the NHS:
• • FWX131, FWX135, FWX141, FWX124, FWX128, FWX142 and FWX127.
• Thirteen product codes are available while stocks last, once depleted they will be delisted and unavailable to order:
  • FWX000, FWX067, FWX033, FWX062, FWX084, FWX148, FWX149, FWX273, FWX117, FWX1194, FWX1161, FWX1164 and FWX1163
• Nine product codes are now delisted:
  • FWX785, FWX5071, FWX787, FWX794, FWX800, FWX793, FWX799, FWX788 and FWX798.
• There are 32 product codes affected in total.
• We are currently sourcing further alternatives and updates will be made to the product listing as soon as possible.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing and delisted products for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• Customers are advised to do a local stock take and consult with clinical colleagues.
• Although we do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue, we will update the ICN as soon as we have further information.

• The supply issue with High Vac Drains products is ongoing.
• One product code is expected to be back in stock this week:
  • FWX1162 – High vacuum complete system with luer-lock type fitting.
• Five product codes are expected to be back in stock and available by 31 July 2023:
  • FWX131, FWX135, FWX141, FWX124 and FWX127.
• FWX655 and FWX656 are available while stocks last and once depleted will be unavailable to order until September 2023.
• 22 product codes will be delisted because of the supply issue:
  • Nine product codes are available while stocks last before being delisted
  • Four product codes are suspended and are in the process of being delisted
  • Nine product codes have already been delisted.
• 32 product codes are affected in total.
• We are currently sourcing further alternatives to ensure future resiliency and updates will be made to the product listing as soon as possible.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing and delisted products for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives where available.
• Customers are advised to do a local stock take and consult with clinical colleagues.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.

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 supply issue with High Vac Drains products is ongoing.
• FWX1156 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• A further two product codes have now been delisted:
  • FWX788 – High vacuum replacement bottle (ward pack) with luer-lock type fitting
  • FWX798 – High vacuum complete system with luer-lock type fitting.

• A total of eight product codes have been delisted as a result of the supply issue.
• A further 14 product codes are now affected by the supply issue, bringing the total product codes affected to 21.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for most of the affected product codes.
• We are currently sourcing further alternatives and updates will be made to the product listing as soon as possible.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing and delisted products for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives where available.
• Customers are advised to do a local stock take and consult with clinical colleagues.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 15 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 organisations use of these products.

• Multiple suppliers have informed us the supply issue with their High Vac Drains products is ongoing.
• A further two product codes are now delisted and unavailable to order:
  • FWX793 and FWX799.
• There are now six product codes delisted in total.
• Six additional product codes are now affected:
• Three of these product codes are suspended and are unavailable to order:
  • FWX656 – Low vacuum complete system with luer-lock type fitting
  • FWX1162 – High vacuum complete system with luer-lock type fitting
  • FWX1194 – Low vacuum wound drainage system.
• The remaining three product codes may become suspended. We will update this ICN when we have further information:
  • FWX1156 – High vacuum complete system with luer-lock type fitting
  • FWX1161 – High vacuum complete system with luer-lock type fitting
  • FWX1164 – High vacuum complete system with luer-lock type fitting.
• Four of the previously affected codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FWX000, FWX655, FWX788, and FWX798.
• There are 10 product codes affected in total.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes, delisted product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 July 2023.

Change:

• Multiple Suppliers have informed us of a supply issue with their High Vac Drains products.
• There are 10 product codes affected.
• The supply issue is due to a delivery delay.

Impact:          

• The suppliers are in the process of changing manufacturers.
• Customers will be required to switch suppliers to use alternative products.
• One of these alternatives is available via the stocked route so lead times will be different.
• The affected product codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Four product codes are now delisted and unavailable to order:
  • FWX5071 –  Silicone drain
  • FWX787 – High vacuum replacement bottle (ward pack) with luer-lock type fitting
  • FWX794 – High vacuum complete system with luer-lock type fitting
  • FWX800 – High vacuum complete system with luer-lock type fitting.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes, delisted product codes and potential alternatives.
• Although we do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue, we will update the ICN as soon as we have further information.

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.