Supply Issues Rocket Medical PLC Multiple Products GBR000 FTP002 (ICN 1932)

• The supplier Rocket Medical PLC has informed us that the supply issue is still ongoing.
• An indirect alternative product code is now subject to Control Demand Management:
  • FTP85001 – Spinal Manometer – Plastic two part with 3 way stopcock EtO Sterile.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product matrix for further information on the affected product code.
• This product is anticipated to be removed from Control Demand Management by 31 March 2023.
• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product codes currently subject to Control Demand Management.
• If you have an urgent clinical need for any of the suspended codes, you need to complete and submit the Control Suspended Consumables Product Submission Webform. See our Useful Links section to access this web form.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.

• The supplier Rocket Medical PLC has informed us that the supply issue is still ongoing.
• A further product code is now affected and unavailable to order, FTP002.
• Two product codes are affected in total.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

We do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue. We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.

Change:

• The supplier Rocket Medical PLC has informed us of a supply issue with its NRFit Accessories product, GBR000.
• The supply issue is due to a delay in certification from the suppliers notified body.

Impact:          

• GBR000 is currently unavailable to order.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FTR2318 – NRFit Accessories Manometer Set.
• 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 31 January 2023.

Next Steps:              

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

• 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.