Supply Issues Unisurge International Ltd Polypropylene One Litre Sterile Jug EVX125 (ICN 3372)

• The supply issue with polypropylene one litre sterile jug from Unisurge is continuing.
• One product remains affected:
  • EVX125 – Pack supplementary jug graduated polypropylene sterile – one litre.
• The affected product remains subject to Protect Demand Management and 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.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • EVS87909 – Jug pack 1000ml single wrapped.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternative.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 August 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Unisurge International Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Polypropylene one litre sterile jug.
• One product code is affected:
  • EVX125 – Pack supplementary jug graduated polypropylene sterile – one litre.
• The supply issue is due to increased demand and lead times.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue this product is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• EVX125 is still available to order subject to Protect Demand Management.
• EVX125 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.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • EVS87909 Jug pack 1000ml single wrapped.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and for a full list of codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 July 2026.

 Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product code currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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.