Supply lssues Vygon UK Ltd Catheter Central Venous Multi Lumen Products FYV023 and FSQ3047 (ICN 2103)

• The supplier Vygon UK Ltd has informed us the supply issue with its Catheter Central Venous Multi Lumen Products is ongoing.
• One further product code is now affected:
  • FYV023 – Catheter quadruple lumen.
• Both of the affected product codes are suspended and unavailable to order.
• There are two affected product codes in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
• See our Downloads section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and available alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 9 June 2023.

Change:

• The supplier Vygon UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Central Venous Catheter Five Lumen Blister Tray, FSU145.
• The supply issue is due to demand outstripping production time in response to shortages in the supplier’s component products.

Impact:          

• FSU145 is currently unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
• See our Downloads section to access the product listing below for further information on the affected product code and available alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 May 2023.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Relationship Manager or 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.