Supply Issues Vygon UK Limited Drapes (including Banded Bags and Bonnets) (ICN 3203)

Change:

• The supplier Vygon UK Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its Drapes including Banded Bags and Bonnets.
• There are six products affected:
  • FBE031 – Banded Bag / Bonnet Rectangular 80 x 70cm image intensifier
  • FBE005 – Banded Bag / Bonnet Rectangular 100 x 120cm image intensifier
  • FBE030 – Banded Bag / Bonnet Circular 55cm diameter image intensifier
  • FBE036 – Banded Bag / Bonnet Circular 65cm diameter intensifier
  • FBE039 – Banded Bag / Bonnet Circular 45cm diameter image intensifier
  • FBE245 – Banded Bag / Bonnet Rectangular 100 x 90cm
  • FBE893 – C Arm and Imaging Drape 145 x 80cm universal.
• The supply issue is due to lapsed CE certification, and the supplier is in the process of obtaining recertification.

Impact:          

• FBE031 is currently subject to intermittent supply.
• FBE005, FBE030 and FBE036 are currently available whilst stock lasts, once stock is depleted the products will be unavailable to order.
• FBE039, FBE245 and FBE893 are currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• FBE039 is also an affected product on ICN 3107, it is being removed and will remain only on this ICN.
• 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 31 March 2026.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product codes 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.

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.