Supply Issues Rocket Medical Chest and Abdominal Needle Drain Set FSW486 (ICN 3144)

• The supply issue with Chest and Abdominal Needle Drain Sets from Rocket Medical is continuing.
• One product remains unavailable:
  • FSW486 – Chest and abdominal needle drain set Multipurpose Blue Drain for Pleural and abdominal drainage.
• One product code remains affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue. However, 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 20 February 2026.

• The supply issue with Chest and Abdominal Needle Drain Sets from Rocket Medical is continuing.
• One product remains unavailable:
  • FSW486 – Chest and abdominal needle drain set Multipurpose Blue Drain for Pleural and abdominal drainage.
• One product code remains affected in total.
• A further alternative has been sourced, and the product listing has been updated to reflect this:
  • FDB874 – Paracentesis needle drainage kit.
• Indirect alternative FDB874 is currently subject to Protect Demand Management. It 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 alternatives FRE1077 and FRE10778 are still 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 still anticipated to be resolved by 6 January 2026.

• The supply issue with Chest and Abdominal Needle Drain Sets from Rocket Medical is continuing.
• One product code remains affected in total:
  • FSW486 – Chest and abdominal needle drain set Multipurpose Blue Drain for Pleural and abdominal drainage.
• FSW486 remains unavailable.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue However, 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 alternative.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 6 January 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Rocket Medical has informed us of a supply issue with its Chest and Abdominal Needle Drain Set.
• One product code is affected:
  • FSW486 – Chest and abdominal needle drain set Multipurpose Blue Drain for Pleural and abdominal drainage.
• The supply issue is due to a component shortage.

Impact:

• The affected product is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
• 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 and potential alternative.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 8 December 2025.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• 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.