Supply Issues Bunzl 365 Non-Silicone Foam Dressing Products (ICN 1426)

• The supplier Bunzl has informed us that the supply issues with three product codes is ongoing.
• The three product codes affected are:
  ELA1190 – Foam dressing non bordered
  ELA1189 – Foam dressing non bordered
  ELA1193 – Foam dressing non bordered.
• Please note the affected product codes are Nationally Contracted Products (NCP) and will not be visible on the catalogue due to being supressed and are unavailable to order.
• The anticipated resolution date is now 31 January 2023.

• The supplier Bunzl has informed us that there continues to be a temporary supply issue with these products. They are trying to source alternatives to mitigate this.
• The alternatives listed on the website are still available to order.
• The anticipated resolution date is now September 2022.

• The anticipated resolution date is now June 2022.

Change:

• The supplier Bunzl has informed us of a temporary supply issue with three of its 365 Non-Silicone Foam Dressing products in our NCP Non-Silicone Foam Dressing Range.
• The three product codes affected are:
  ELA1190 – Foam dressing non bordered
  ELA1189 – Foam dressing non bordered
  ELA1193 – Foam dressing non bordered.
• The supply issue is due to shipping delays.

Impact:

• The affected codes are unavailable to order.
• Potential direct alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue. The alternative products have been identified by a Clinical Nurse Advisor and our CaPA team.
• Advanced Medical Solution are also supporting this supply issue and their historical NCP products are still available for an additional six months to ensure continuity of supply.
• See our Downloads section for further information in the ICN product listing.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by December 2021.

Next Steps:

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the 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.