Supply Issues Smiths Medical International Ltd Vascular Access Needle FTR131 (ICN 2642)

• The supply issue with Vascular Access Needle products from Smiths Medical International Ltd has improved.
• FTR131 is no longer suspended but is subject to intermittent supply.
• One product code remains affected in total.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FTR1195 – Safety Needle Vascular Access – 19G x 20mm Power Non-Coring Needle with Access Ports and 190mm extension tube Sterile.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternative.
• 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 9 September 2024.

Change:

• The supplier Smiths Medical International Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Vascular Access Needle products:
  • FTR131 – Needle Vascular Access 19G x 19mm (0.75 inch) Gripper with 8 inch Extension No Y Site.
• One product code is affected in total.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:

• The affected product is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FTR1195 – Safety Needle Vascular Access – 19G x 20mm Power Non-Coring Needle with Access Ports and 190mm extension tube Sterile.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 5 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 and potential alternative.  
• 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.