Supply Issues Stryker Orthopaedic Solutions Multiple Products (ICN 1666)

• The supplier Stryker has informed us that the supply issue is still ongoing.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 March 2023.

• The supplier Stryker has informed us of an update to this supply issue.
• The issues are now affecting Trident, X3, Accolade, Asnis III, AxSos 3, Prostep, VariAx fibula plates and XIA 3, Mantis and Triathlon products.
• A further 20 product codes are now affected.
• In total there are 234 codes product codes affected subject to intermittent supply.
• The affected product codes are subject to an extended lead time and will be regularly reviewed to provide the most up to date information.
• Please liaise with your local Stryker representative directly for potential indirect alternatives.
• Please see our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing detailing the currently affected product codes.
• The supply issue is ongoing, the extended lead times will be regularly reviewed and we will update this ICN when we have further information.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.

• The supplier Stryker has informed us of an update to this supply issue which also affects Triathlon products.
• A further 14 product codes are now affected.
• In total there are 214 codes product codes affected subject to intermittent supply.
• The affected product codes are subject to an extended lead time and will be regularly reviewed to provide the most up to date information.
• Please liaise with your local Stryker representative directly for potential indirect alternatives.
• Please see our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing detailing the currently affected product codes.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 November 2022.

• The supplier Stryker has informed us of an update to this supply issue which now affects its Trident, X3, Accolade, Asnis III, AxSos 3, Prostep, VariAx fibula plates and XIA 3 and Mantis products.
• 28 of the previously affected codes are now available to order, which have now been removed from the latest product list.
• However, there are 144 additional product codes affected.
• There are currently 200 product codes subject to intermittent supply.
• Please liaise with your local Stryker representative directly for potential alternatives.
• Please see our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing detailing the currently affected product codes.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 November 2022.

Change:

• The supplier Stryker has informed us of a supply issue with its Trident, Accolade II, AxSOS3 and Asnis products.
• There are 84 product codes affected including the following product ranges:
  508-11-xxxx, 542-11-xxxx, 6720-xxxx, 6721-xxxx, 6570-0-xxx, 2030-xxxx-1, 6260-9-xxx, 702-xx-xxx, 723-xx-xxx, 702462S, 705031S, 705043S, 705025S, 705032S.
• This supply issue for Trident and Accolade II is due to increased demand and delays in the distribution network. No product or manufacture related issues have been identified.
• The supply issue for AxSOS3 and Asnis is due to 3rd party manufacturing supply challenges.
• There is intermittent supply of stock.
• The following items can be reused and kept on the instrument sets:
  705031S (DRILL BIT AXSOS 3 TI LOCKING, SHORT, Ø3.1 X 216MM), 705043S (DRILL BIT AXSOS 3 TI LOCKING, SHORT, Ø4.3 X 216MM), 705025S (DRILL BIT AXSOS 3 TI NON-LOCKING, SHORT, Ø2.5 X 216MM) & 705032S (DRILL BIT AXSOS 3 TI NON-LOCKING, SHORT, Ø3.2 X 216MM)

Impact:         

• The affected products are subject to an extended lead time effective immediately.
• Please liaise with Stryker directly for potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is ongoing, this ICN and the extended lead times will be regularly reviewed to ensure it reflects an accurate picture of the affect product codes.
• Please see our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 August 2022.

Next Steps:

• Customers are advised to seek advice from their local Stryker representative regarding suitable alternatives depending on clinical requirements.
• Please note that the lead times will be reduced when stock levels recover.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.