Supply Issues Terumo UK Ltd Hydropearl Embolic Agent Products (ICN 1258)

• The supplier Terumo has informed us the supply issue is ongoing.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 December 2023.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

• The supplier Terumo has informed us the supply issue is ongoing.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 3 April 2023.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

• The supplier Terumo has informed us that the supply issue with its Hydropearl Embolic Agent Products is still ongoing.
• The anticipated resolution date is now expected to be 31 May 2022.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to list alternatives due to the complex clinical nature of the product and size variants, but the alternative brands are as follows:
  • Boston Scientific – Embozene
  • Boston Scientific – Tandem
  • Terumo – life pearl
  • Merit Medical – Embosphere
  • Merit Medical – Embogold.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing below for further information on the affected product codes.
• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect/direct alternative products.
• Customers are advised to contact their local Terumo Account Manager who may be able to support with updates to this temporary supply issue.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Relationship Manager or Customer Services Advisor.

Change:

• The supplier Terumo has informed us of a temporary supply issue with its Hydropearl Embolic Agent Products.
• There are 12 product codes affected.
• The supply issue is due to some production batches not reaching some of the quality requirements.

Impact:          

• The affected product codes are unavailable to order.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to list alternatives due to the complex clinical nature of the product and size variants, but the alternative brands are as follows:
  • Boston Scientific – Embozene
  • Boston Scientific – Tandem
  • Terumo – life pearl
  • Merit Medical – Embosphere
  • Merit Medical – Embogold.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing below for further information on the affected product codes.
• The temporary Supply Issue is anticipated to have full product availability by January 2022.
• The supplier has advised they will be unable to supply the Hydropearl to the customers in the coming months but as soon as capacity is restored, the customers will be contacted

Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect/direct alternative products.
• Customers are advised to contact their local Terumo Account Manager who may be able to support with updates to this temporary supply issue.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Relationship Manager or Customer Services Advisor.