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Supply Issues Vygon UK Ltd Central Venous Catheters Products FSU252 and FSU373 (ICN 2136)

Important Customer Notice Update

Ref: 2023/2136 ICN Number: 2136
  • The supply issue with central venous catheters is ongoing.
  • FSQ3047 has been moved and will continue to be updated on ICN 2103.
  • Two product codes are affected in total and remain unavailable to order.
  • Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. 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 codes and potential alternatives.
  • We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption.  We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
  • FSU252, we do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue, we will update the ICN as soon as we have further information.
  • FSU373, the supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 30 July 2023.

 

Change:

  • The supplier Vygon UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Central Venous Catheters Products.
  • There are three product codes affected:
    • FSQ3047 – Central venous catheters
    • FSU252 – Catheter iv peripheral access double lumen with integral fixing wing extension tube markings at every 5cm introduced by Neocath Split PUR x-ray opaque
    • FSU373 – Catheter central venous double lumen peripherally inserted kitPICC PURx-ray opaque and MST kit including nitinal guidewire.
  • The supply issue is due to manufacturing delays.

Impact:          

  • The affected codes are currently unavailable to order.
  • Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
    • FSU143 – Catheter central venous quad lumen
    • FSQ2108 – PICC double lumen
    • FSU461 – Catheter central venous double lumen.
  •  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 30 June 2023.

Next Steps:              

  • 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.

Downloads ▼

  • 2136 Vygon UK Product Listing with Alternatives 7 June 2023

    An Excel file showing the product listing with alternatives for ICN 2136.
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