Supply Issues Teleflex Medical Intraosseous Power Driver FSN157 (ICN 2070)

Change:

• The supplier Teleflex Medical has informed us of a supply issue with its Intraosseous Power Driver products.
• The supply issue is due to high global demand and shipping delays.

Impact:          

• FSN157 is currently unavailable to order.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FSN299 – Power Driver – Black for Military use for use with EZ-IO Intraosseous Needles for immediate vascular access.
• Please note, the alternative product code (FSN299) is black in colour rather than maroon and does not come with a trigger guard like FSN157. This information must be available to all end users.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and the potential alternative.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 1 September 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.