Supply Issues Smiths Medical International Ltd Luer Epidural Kits FSR097 and FSR098 (ICN 2342)

• The supply issue with Luer Epidural Kits from Smiths Medical International Ltd is continuing.
• Two product codes remain affected in total.
• FSR097 remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• FSR098 is now available whilst our remaining stocks last, then the product code will be suspended until the supply issue is resolved.
• The supplier has informed us there is an item contained in both kits that requires validation, which is the reason for the timeframe being pushed out.
• 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 codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 30 September 2024.

• The supply issue with Luer Epidural products from Smiths Medical International Ltd is continuing.
• Two product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSR097 – Epidural Kit
  • FSR098 – Epidural Kit.
• Two product codes remain 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 codes and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 July 2024.

• The supply issue with Luer Epidural products from Smiths Medical International Ltd is continuing.
• Two product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSR097 – Epidural Kit
  • FSR098 – Epidural Kit.
• Two product codes remain 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 codes and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 17 July 2024.

• The supply issue with Luer Epidural products from Smiths Medical International Ltd is improving.
• Two product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FYP010 – Epidural Kit
  • FYP021 – Epidural Kit.
• Two product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSR097 – Epidural Kit
  • FSR098 – Epidural Kit.
• Two product codes are now 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 codes and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 31 May 2024.

• The supply issue with Luer Epidural products from Smiths Medical International Ltd is improving.
• FSQ225 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• Four product codes are now affected in total:
  • FSR097 – Epidural Kit
  • FSR098 – Epidural Kit
  • FYP010 – Epidural Kit
  • FYP021 – Epidural Kit.
• The affected product codes remain unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for most of the affected products. However, some of these products may also become subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• Please note there are no alternative products available for FYP010.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 May 2024.
• Some products are due to be in stock prior to this date and we will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.

• The supply issue with Luer Epidural products from Smiths Medical International Ltd is continuing.
• One product code is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FWC192 – Loss of Resistance Syringe.
• FSR097, FYP010 and FYP021 remain suspended and unavailable to order.
• FSQ225 and FSR098 are unavailable to order.
• Five product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for most of the affected products. However, some of these products may also become subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• Please note there are no alternative products available for FYP010.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 6 April 2024.

• The supply issue with Luer Epidural products from Smiths Medical International Ltd has improved.
• Four product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FYP020, FYP031, FTR901 and FTR982.
• Four product codes are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSR097, FYP010, FYP021 and FSQ225.
• Two product codes remain unavailable to order:
  • FSR098 and FWC192.
• Six product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for most of 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 codes and potential alternatives.
• Please note there are no alternative products available for FYP010 and FWC192.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and we will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 16 March 2024.

Change:

• The supplier Smiths Medical International Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Luer Epidural products.
• There are 10 product codes affected.
• The supply issue is due to a change in the manufacturing site.

Impact:          

• Five affected product codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSR098, FYP010, FSQ225, FTR901 and FWC192.
• Five affected product codes are still available to order on intermittent supply:
  • FSR097, FYP021, FYP020, FYP031 and FTR982.
• 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 codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 January 2024.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• 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.