Supply Issues Vygon UK Ltd Needlefree Connection Systems FSB730 (ICN 3375)

Change:

• The supplier Vygon UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its needlefree bag spike Bionector spike products.
• There is one product affected:
  • FSB730 – Needlefree bag spike Bionector spike for use when aspirating or adding fluids to iv bags or bottles.
• The supply issue is due to increased demand.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue this product is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• FSB730 is available to order through NHS Supply Chain while our current stocks last. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• Unfortunately, there are no alternatives available.
• Direct alternative FSW288 is suspended and currently an affected product.
• See our Useful Links section to view ICN 3368.
• Customers are advised to view the online catalogue for products they deem suitable.
• We are currently sourcing further alternatives and updates will be made to the product listing as soon as possible.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing and for a full list of codes subject to Protect Demand Management for further information on the affected product code.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 23 July 2026.

 Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view 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.
• 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.