Supply Issues Vygon UK Ltd Needlefree Connector Valve FSW132 (ICN 2883)

• The supply issue with Needlefree Connector Valves from Vygon UK Ltd is now resolved.
• FSW132 is available to order through our online catalogue without restrictions.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Needlefree Connector Valves from Vygon UK Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FSW132 – Needlefree Connector Valve Access bung double wrap in aseptic applicator luer activated valve.
• One product is affected in total.
• FSW132 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.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected product. 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 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 1 June 2025.

• The supply issue with Needlefree Connector Valves from Vygon UK Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains affected in total:
  • FSW132 – Needlefree Connector Valve Access bung double wrap in aseptic applicator luer activated valve.
• The affected product remains subject to Protect Demand Management.
• FSW132 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.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected product. 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 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 19 May 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Vygon UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Needlefree Connector Valves.
• One product code is affected:
  • FSW132 – Needlefree Connector Valve Access bung double wrap in aseptic applicator luer activated valve.
• 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:

• FSW132 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.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FSW131 – Needlefree connector / valve Access bung in aseptic applicator luer activated
  • FSW141 – Needlefree connector / valve Access bung in supple blister pack luer activated valve
  • FSW684 – Supple blister pack split septum and ct rated and glass syringe compatible
  • FSW292 – Needlefree connector / valve Swanlock single adapter blue.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 April 2025.

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 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.