Supply Issues Vygon UK Ltd Catheter Central Venous Five Lumen Product FSU454 (ICN 3229)

• The supply issue with Catheter Central Venous Five Lumen from Vygon UK Ltd is now resolved.
• FSU454 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

Change:

• The supplier Vygon UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Catheter Central Venous Five Lumen.
• One product code is affected:
  • FSU454 – Catheter central venous five lumen blister tray 14/16/18/18/18g with 5 latex free injection membrane cannula 18g mosquito 5ml syringe No 11 scalpel NON-RETURNABLE.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue this product is now subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• The affected product 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.
• 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 and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 23 February 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.
• 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 organisation’s use of these products