Supply Issues Rocket Medical Ambulatory Bag Chest Drain FSW332 (ICN 2616)

• The supply issue with Ambulatory Bag Chest Drain products is continuing.
• One product code is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSW332 – Bag drainage chest ambulatory non return valve sterile.
• One product code remains affected in total.
• Unfortunately, there are no alternatives available. Customers are advised to view the online catalogue for products they deem suitable.
• 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 for further information on the affected product code.
• We will update the ICN when we have further information.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 30 September 2024.

Change:

• The supplier Rocket Medical has informed us of a supply issue with its Ambulatory Bag Chest Drain, FSW332.
• The supply issue is due to raw material shortage.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue this product is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• Unfortunately, there are currently no nationally agreed alternative products available. Customers are advised to view the online catalogue for products they deem suitable.
• We are currently sourcing alternatives and updates will be made to the product listing as soon as possible.
• FSW332 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.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 September 2024.

Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product code.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier. We will continue to monitor 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.