Supply Issues Vygon UK Ltd Intravenous Accessories FVK034 (ICN 2404)

• The supply Issue of Intravenous Accessories with Vygon UK Ltd has improved.
• One product code is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FSP306 – Plugs stoppers and bungs Male/female red.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
• • FVK034 – Stopcock sterile.
• One product code is now affected in total.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue for the affected product. However, this product 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 code and potential alternative.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 5 April 2024.

• The supply Issue of Intravenous Accessories with Vygon UK Ltd is continuing.
• One further product code is now unavailable to order:
  • FSP306.
• FVK034, remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• Two product codes are affected in total.
• 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 code and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 1 March 2024.

Change:

• The supplier Vygon UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Stopcock products, FVK034.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues, caused by increased demand.

Impact:

• FVK034 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FVK004 – Stopcock sterile.
• 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 1 March 2024.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative product.
• We will update the ICN when we have further information.
• 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.