Supply Issues Vygon UK Ltd Procedure Packs EVS87769 (ICN 2835)

• The supply issue with Procedure Packs from Vygon UK Ltd is continuing.
• One product code is no longer subject to Protect Demand Management but is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • EVS87769 – Procedure Pack Standard Umbilical Placement.
• One product code remains affected in total.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
• • EVS87601 – Procedure Pack Umbilical.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternative.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 14 April 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Vygon UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Procedure Packs.
• One product code is affected:
  • EVS87769 – Procedure Pack Standard Umbilical Placement.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue this product is now subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• The affected product is available to order through the NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• Once current stock of EVS87769 is depleted it will then become unavailable to order.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • EVS87601 – Procedure Pack Umbilical.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternative.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 14 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 alternative 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.