Supply Issues Richardson Healthcare Ltd Single Use Tourniquet Adult Pull Through FWJ062 (ICN 3293)

• The supply issue with single use tourniquet adult pull through from Richardson Healthcare Ltd is now resolved.
• FWJ062 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with single use tourniquet adult pull through from Richardson Healthcare Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FWJ062 – Single Use Tourniquet Pull Through Type Adult.
• One product remains 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.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 16 June 2026.

• The supply issue with single use tourniquet adult pull through from Richardson Healthcare Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FWJ062 – Single Use Tourniquet Pull Through Type Adult.
• One product remains affected in total.
• Stock is expected into our network week ending 22 May 2026.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternative.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 27 May 2026.

• The supply issue with FWJ062 is ongoing. Richardson Healthcare Ltd has advised that it now has stock and we are working with the supplier to receive it into NHS Supply Chain depots as soon as possible.
• FWJ062 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternative.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 15 May 2026.

• The supply issue with single use tourniquet adult pull through from Richardson Healthcare Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FWJ062 – Single Use Tourniquet Pull Through Type Adult.
• One product remains affected in total.
• FWJ062 is available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• 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 and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The supplier has advised that the shipments are expected 27 April 2026.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 4 May 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Richardson Healthcare Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Single Use Tourniquet.
• One product code is affected:
  • FWJ062 – Single Use Tourniquet Pull Through Type Adult.
• The supply issue is due to shipping delays.
• Due to the conflict in the Middle East, the supplier’s shipments have been redirected to other routes causing long delays.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue this product is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• FWJ062 is available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• 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 code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 23 April 2026.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives to view the product codes currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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.
• 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.