Supply Issues Vygon UK Limited Westcott Extension Sets and Lines FSB1079 (ICN 2043)

Important Customer Notice Update

Ref: 2023/2043 ICN Number: 2043

The suppliers Vygon UK Limited and Westcott have informed us that the supply issue with their Extension Sets and Lines has improved.
Three of the previously affected product codes are now available to order:
- FSB031 – Stopcock with extension line 3 way with 13.5cm extension line
- FSC096 – Extension set bore micro male/female luer lock PE 1mm id x 2mm od x 150cm
- FSB1194 – Extension set polyethylene lined PVC 150cm anti syphon set without Y connector.
One further product code is now affected and unavailable to order:
- FSB1079 – Extension set gravity double lumen.
There is one affected product code in total.
See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 April 2023.

Change:

The suppliers Vygon UK Ltd and Westcott have informed us of a supply issue with their Extension Sets and Lines.
The three product codes affected are:
- FSB031 – Stopcock with extension line 3 way with 13.5cm extension line
- FSC096 – Extension set bore micro male/female luer lock PE 1mm id x 2mm od x 150cm
- FSB1194 – Extension set polyethylene lined PVC 150cm anti syphon set without Y connector.
Due to this ongoing supply issue these products are now being threshold managed as they are subject to Protect Demand Management.
See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

Impact:

The affected codes remain available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity aka “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
See our Downloads ▼ section for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
These products are anticipated to be removed from Protect Demand Management by 31 March 2023.

Next Steps:

Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product codes currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.

2043 Extension Sets and Lines Product Listing with Alternatives 27 March 2023
An Excel file showing the product listing with alternatives for ICN 2043.