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

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.