Supply Issues Stryker UK Ltd Pulse Lavage Products (ICN 3270)

• The supply issue with pulse lavage products from Stryker UK Ltd is continuing.
• One affected product is now subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FJT31333 – Disposable pulse lavage.
• 11 product codes remain unavailable to order.
• 12 product codes remain affected in total.
• FJT31333 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 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 for a full list of codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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 Stryker UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Pulse Lavage products.
• There are 12 product codes affected.
• We are in communication with Stryker UK to establish the cause for the supply disruption.

Impact:          

• The affected products are currently unavailable.
• See our Downloads ▼ section for Information on Clinical Choice (ICC) alternatives.
• There is currently no anticipated resolution date, the ICN will be updated as soon as we have further information.

Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product codes.
• Customers should work with clinicians and their local dedicated Orthopaedic, Trauma and Spine team colleagues on selecting an alternative.
• We are closely monitoring the supply issue with Stryker to minimise any further disruption. As the situation evolves, all new information, including product availability updates and any additional supporting materials, will be added to this ICN.
• 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.