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.