Supply Issues Vygon UK Ltd Safety Needle Blunt Fill With Filter FTR1923 (ICN 3200)

Change:

• The supplier Vygon UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Safety Needle Blunt Fill.
• There is one product affected:
  • FTR1923 – Safety Needle Blunt Fill Drawing Up With Filter 18G x 40mm (1.5 inch) 5 micron Sterileits Blunt fill with Filter.
• The supply issue is due to manufacturing constraints.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue this product is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• FTR1923 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.
• The affected product is only visible in our online catalogue to specific trusts.
• A potential direct alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FTR2988 – Safety Needle Blunt Fill Drawing Up With Filter 18G x 38mm (1.5 inch) with 5 micron filter Sterile
• 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 28 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 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.
• However, as this is currently a disrupted market and supply is subject to rapid change, the alternatives offered may also be experiencing temporary supply issues and therefore, customers may need to consider clinically reviewing all additional alternatives provided.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.