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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.

Downloads ▼

  • 2043 Extension Sets and Lines Product Listing with Alternatives 27 March 2023

    An Excel file showing the product listing with alternatives for ICN 2043.
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