Supply Issues Vygon UK Ltd Connector Extension FSW297 (ICN 2818)

• The supply issue with Connector Extension products from Vygon UK Ltd is now resolved.
• FSW297 is now available to order through our online catalogue without restrictions.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Connector Extension products from Vygon UK Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains affected in total:
  • FSW297 – Connector extension three-way Three lumen with anti-reflux valves and clamps equal lumens.
• FSW297 is still available to order but remains subject to Protect Demand Management.
• Products subject to Protect demand management are still available but trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access 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.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 1 April 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Vygon UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Connector Extension products.
• One product code is affected in total:
  • FSW297 – Connector extension three way Three lumen with anti-reflux valves and clamps equal lumens.
• The supply issue is due to  manufacturing delays.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue, FSW297 is now subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• FSW297 is still available to order.
• Products subject to Protect demand management are still available but 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:
  • FSB1081 – Y set 3 way 1xfemale luer gravity line with back check valve 8cm long 0.5ml priming vol 1xfemale luer high flow drug line with colour coded anti syphon valve and pinch clamp 10cm long 0.6ml priming volume 1xfemale luer low volume drug line
  • FSW1628 – Y connector set 3 way 2xfemale luer integral anti siphon valve inlet 1xfemale luer integral back check valve inlet 2 pinch clamp 3 way hub patient end rotating male luer 12cm 0.6ml 0.5ml 0.3ml priming 1.8mm 1.7mm 0.5mm bore lipid resistant
  • FSB1082 – Y set 3 way 1xfemale luer gravity line with back check valve 8cm long 0.5ml priming vol 1xfemale luer high flow drug line with colour coded anti syphon valve detach long line and pinch clamp 185cm long 5.0ml priming volume 1xfemale luer low.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• Our online catalogue is in the process of being updated to reflect the indirect alternatives in the product listing.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 7 March 2025.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products and to view the product codes currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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.
• 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.