Supply Issues Vygon UK Ltd Plugs Stoppers and Bungs FSP306, FTC149 and FVK156 (ICN 2102)

• A further Vygon UK Ltd product code is now impacted by this supply issue:
  • FVK156 – Stopcock sterile lipid resistant.
• There are now a total of three product codes affected by this supply issue 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.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 22 May 2023.
• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• 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.

• A further B Braun Medical product code impacted by this supply issue:
  • FTC149 – Filter lipid.
• There are now a total of two product codes affected by this supply issue 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 code.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 22 May 2023.           
• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative product.
• 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.

Change:

• The supplier Vygon UK Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its Plugs stoppers and bungs products.
• The supply issue is due to manufacturing delays.

Impact:          

• FSP306 is currently unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FDC1244 – Plugs stoppers and bungs
  • FVD104 – Plugs stoppers and bungs
  • FVD084 – Plugs stoppers and bungs.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 22 May 2023.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative product.
• 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.