Supply Issues Vygon UK Ltd NRFit Spinal Needles Multiple Products (ICN 1965)

• The supplier Vygon UK Ltd has informed us that the supply issue with its NRFit Spinal Needles is still ongoing.
• A further product code is now delisted and unavailable to order:
  • FTR3452 – NRFit Spinal Kit.
• Two further product codes are now affected and are due to be suspended. We will update this ICN when we have further information.
  • FTR2423 – NRFit Spinal Needle
  • FTR3456 – NRFit Spinal Kit.
• The remaining six affected product codes are suspended and unavailable to order.
• FTR3451 and FTR3456 currently have no potential alternative products available to order through our online catalogue, however, we are in the process of sourcing these.
• We do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue. We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.

• The supplier Vygon UK Ltd has informed us that the supply issue with its NRFit Spinal Needles is still ongoing.
• A further product code has been affected by this supply issue and is subject to intermittent supply:
  • FTR2417 – NRFit Spinal Needle With Introducer.
• Seven product codes are affected in total.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue. We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.

• The supplier Vygon UK Ltd has informed us that the supply issue with its NRFit Spinal Needles is still ongoing.
• Eight product codes are now available to order.
• Two product codes have been delisted from our online catalogue.
• Two new product codes are affected and unavailable to order.
  • FTR3451 and FTR3452.
• Six product codes are affected in total.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue. We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.

• The supplier Vygon UK Ltd has informed us that the supply issue with its NRFit Spinal Needles is still ongoing.
• Two product codes have now been delisted FTR2427 and FTR2430.
• Three product codes are suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FTR2417, FTR2419 and FTR2420.
• There are 14 product codes affected in total.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue. We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.

Change:

• The supplier Vygon UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its NRFit Spinal Needles.
• There are 14 product codes affected.
• The supply issue is due to a delay in the certification of these products.

Impact:          

• Five of the affected product codes are now unavailable to order:
  • FTR2417, FTR2419, FTR2427, FTR2429 and FTR2430.
• The remaining nine products are currently still available to order:
  • FTR2418, FTR2420, FTR2421, FTR2422, FTR2423, FTR2424, FTR2425, FTR2426 and FTR2428.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives along with a letter from the supplier.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be ongoing for a period of more than six months.
• We will update the ICN when we have further information.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to review the potential indirect alternative products taking into consideration their suitability and lead times.
• 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.