Supply Issues Teleflex Medical Intermittent Catheter Products FUE220, FUE221, FUE222 and FUE223 (ICN 2575)

• The supply issue with Catheter products from Teleflex Medical (Rusch & Pilling Weck) is continuing.
• Three product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FST777 – Post-Op Silicone Catheter 3-way
  • FST781 – Post-Op Silicone Catheter 3-way
  • FSS909 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 3-way PVC.
• Four further product codes are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FUE220 – Intermittent Catheter PVC 8ch
  • FUE221 – Intermittent Catheter PVC 10ch
  • FUE222 – Intermittent Catheter PVC 12ch
  • FUE223 – Intermittent Catheter PVC 14ch.
• Four product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products.
• 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 December 2024.

• The supplier Teleflex Medical (Rusch & Pilling Weck) has informed us that the supply issue with its Self-retaining catheter (foley) 3-way PVC is ongoing.
• Three product codes remain affected in total:
  • FST777 – Post-Op Silicone Catheter 3-way
  • FST781 – Post-Op Silicone Catheter 3-way
  • FSS909– Self-retaining catheter (foley) 3-way PVC.
• The affected products remain suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• Please be advised the below alternatives are currently suspended:
  • FSS10214, FSS10243, FSS10135, FSS10212 and FSS10241.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• We will update the ICN when we have further information.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 1 October 2024.

• The supply issue with Catheter products from Teleflex Medical (Rusch & Pilling Weck) is continuing.
• Three product codes remain affected in total:
  • FST777 – Post-Op Silicone Catheter 3-way
  • FST781 – Post-Op Silicone Catheter 3-way
  • FSS909 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 3-way PVC.
• The affected products remain suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products.
• 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 August 2024.

• The supply issue with Leg Straps for Urine Bags and Catheter products from Teleflex Medical (Rusch & Pilling Weck) is continuing.
• One product code is now available to order from our online catalogue:
  • GDW520 – Leg Straps for Urine Bag.
• One further product code is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSS909 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 3-way PVC.
• Two previously affected product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FST781 – Post-Op Silicone Catheter 3-way
  • FST777 – Post-Op Silicone Catheter 3-way.
• Three product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 15 August 2024.

• The supply issue with Leg Straps for Urine Bags and Catheter products from Teleflex Medical (Rusch & Pilling Weck) is continuing.
• Two further product codes are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FST777 – Post-Op Silicone Catheter 3-way
  • FST781 – Post-Op Silicone Catheter 3-way.
• Two product codes have now been delisted from our online catalogue and are unavailable to order:
  • FSS901 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 3-way PVC
  • FSS902 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 3-way PVC.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order.
  • GDW520 – Leg Straps for Urine Bag.
• Three product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products.
• 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 9 September 2024.

Change:

• The supplier Teleflex Medical (Rusch & Pilling Weck) has informed us of a supply issue with its Leg Straps for Urine Bag products.
• There is one product code affected:
  • GDW520 – Leg Straps for Urine Bag.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:

• GDW520 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FUV019 – Leg Straps for Urine Bag,
  • FNU040 – Leg Straps for Urine Bag,
  • FNU039 – Leg Straps for Urine Bag.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 22 July 2024.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• There are no major differences between the indirect alternatives and the product code that is affected.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier and we will update this ICN with the latest information as it becomes available.
• However, as this is currently a disrupted market and supply is subject to rapid change, the alternatives offered may also be experiencing temporary supply issues and therefore, customers may need to consider clinically reviewing all additional alternatives provided.
• 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.