Supply Issues Teleflex Medical Self-Retaining Catheters (ICN 2699)

• The supply issue with Self-Retaining Catheter products from Teleflex Medical (Rusch & Pilling Weck) is continuing.
• Four further product codes are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSS909, FST777, FUR061 and FUU85058.
• Two product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSS176 and FSS137.
• Six product codes are now affected in total.
• 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 potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 2 May 2025.

• The supply issue with Self-Retaining Catheter products from Teleflex Medical (Rusch & Pilling Weck) is continuing.
• One further product code which has been previously affected is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSS137 – 16Ch Male/Standard 41cm 10ml Balloon Cylindrical Tip with prefilled syringe Medium Term Use (0-28 days).
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSS176 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way Silicone.
• One product code which was available whilst stocks last pending delist has now been delisted:
  • FST698 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way Silicone.
• Two product codes are now affected in total.
• 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 potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 2 May 2025.

• The supply issue with Self-Retaining and Post Op Catheter products from Teleflex Medical (Rusch & Pilling Weck) has improved.
• Six product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FSS907, FST781, FSS169, GDW205, FSS177 and FSS178.
• One product code is no longer suspended and is available while our remaining stocks last, once the stock has depleted it will be delisted from our online catalogue:
  • FST698 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way Silicone.
• One further product code is now unavailable to order:
  • FSS176 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way Silicone.
• One product code is now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected product. 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 code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 March 2025.

• The supply issue with Self-Retaining and Post Op Catheter products from Teleflex Medical (Rusch & Pilling Weck) is continuing.
• Two further product codes are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSS177 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way
  • FSS178 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way.
• Five product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSS907, FST781, FST698, FSS169 and GDW205.
• Seven product codes are now affected in total.
• 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 potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 28 February 2025.

• The supply issue with Self-Retaining and Post Op Catheter products from Teleflex Medical (Rusch & Pilling Weck) is continuing.
• Two product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FSS174 – Self-retaining catheter (foley 2-way
  • FST783 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way.
• One further product code is now affected and subject to intermittent supply:
  • GDW205 – Bed Hanger for Urine Bag.
• Five product codes are now affected in total.
• The affected product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order.
• 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 potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 31 January 2025.

• The supply issue with Self-Retaining and Post Op Catheter products from Teleflex Medical (Rusch & Pilling Weck) has improved.
• 22 product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue.
• One further product code is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSS169 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way Latex.
• Four product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSS174, FSS907, FST781 and FST783.
• One product code which was subject to intermittent supply is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FST698 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way Silicone.
• Six product codes are now affected in total.
• 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 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 31 January 2025.

• The supply issue with Self-Retaining Catheter products from Teleflex Medical (Rusch & Pilling Weck) is continuing.
• 19 further product codes are now subject to intermittent supply.
  • FSS1028, FSS142, FSS161, FSS165, FSS178, FSS172, FSS134, FSS141, FSS176, FSS136, FSS137, FSS168, FSS180, FSS138, FSS173, FSS179, FSS166, FSS177 and FST698.
• Eight product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order.
• 27 product codes are affected in total.
• The affected product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order.
• 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 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 still anticipated to be resolved by 11 December 2024.

• The supply issue with Self-Retaining Catheter products from Teleflex Medical (Rusch & Pilling Weck) is continuing.
• Five further product codes are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSS906, FSS909, FST781, FST783, and FSS150.
• Three product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSS152, FSS174, and FSS907.
• Eight product codes are now affected in total.
• 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 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 still anticipated to be resolved by 11 December 2024.

Change:

• The supplier Teleflex Medical (Rusch and Pilling Weck) has informed us of a supply issue with its Self-Retaining Catheter products.
• The three product codes affected are:
  • FSS152 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way Hydrogel Coated
  • FSS174 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way Silicone
  • FSS907 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 3-way PVC.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:          

• The affected product codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 11 December 2024.

Next Steps:         

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• No training is required on the alternatives offered.
• 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.
• 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.