Product Update Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd Spongostan ™ Haemostats ELS033 and ELS035 (ICN 2756)

• The discontinuation with Spongostan™ Haemostats from Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd is now resolved.
• ELS033 and ELS035 are now delisted from our online catalogue and no longer available to order.
• This ICN is now closed.

Change:

• The supplier Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd has informed us of a discontinuation with its Spongostan™ Haemostats.
• There are two product codes affected in total:
• • ELS033 – Haemostat Absorbable Gelatin
  • ELS035 – Haemostat Absorbable Gelatin.
• These products are being discontinued due to a range reduction.
• Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd has advised they will be discontinuing the product in January 2025.

Impact:          

• The affected product codes are available whilst stocks last and will then be delisted from our online catalogue.
• 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 codes and potential alternatives.

Next Steps:               

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