Supply Issues Vygon UK Ltd MST Introducer 2Fr FSU562 (ICN 3202)

• The supply issue with Introducer Catheters from Vygon UK Ltd is continuing.
• The affected product is no longer subject to Protect Demand Management and is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSU562 – Introducer micro seldinger technique 1.8cm sheath with needle and nitinol guidewire 2fg.
• One product remains affected in total.
• Unfortunately, there are currently no nationally agreed alternative products available. Customers are advised to view the online catalogue for products they deem suitable.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code.
• 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 23 February 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Vygon UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Introducer Catheters.
• There is one product affected:
  • FSU562 – Introducer micro seldinger technique 1.8cm sheath with needle and nitinol guidewire 2fg.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue this product is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• FSU562 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.
• Unfortunately, there are currently no nationally agreed alternative products available. Customers are advised to view the online catalogue for products they deem suitable.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 16 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 currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier. We will continue to monitor 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.