Supply Issues Vernacare International Limited Vaginal Speculum FCC85805 (ICN 3167)

• The supply issue with Vaginal Speculum from Vernacare International Limited is now resolved.
• FCC85805 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Vaginal Speculum from Vernacare International Limited is continuing.
• One product remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FCC85805 – Vaginal Speculum Cusco Medium long with nut and runner Sterile Unbreakable.
• One product remains 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.
• 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 16 January 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Vernacare International Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its Vaginal Speculum products.
• There is one product affected:
  • FCC85805 – Vaginal Speculum Cusco Medium long with nut and runner Sterile Unbreakable.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:

• FCC85805 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
• • FGR188 – Vaginal Speculum Cusco Medium long with nut and runner Breakable sterile 140x44mm
  • FCC85804 – Vaginal Speculum Cusco Medium with nut and runner Sterile Unbreakable.
• Our online catalogue is in the process of being updated to reflect the alternatives listed.
• 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 2 January 2026.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• 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.
• 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.

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.