Product Update Medicom Healthpro Ltd FFP3 Face Mask Notice of Alternative BWG85070 (ICN 2750)

• The discontinuation with FFP3 Face Mask products from Medicom Healthpro is now resolved.
• Replacement product code BWG85062 is now available to order through our online catalogue,
• BWG85070 has been delisted and is no longer available to order.
• This ICN is now closed.

Change:

• The supplier Medicom Healthpro Ltd has informed us of a discontinuation with its FFP3 Face Mask products.
• One product code is affected in total:
  • BWG85070 – Mask Respirator FFP3.
• The supplier is discontinuing this product due to a new respiratory face mask that is being manufactured using recycled raw material (Mass Balance).
• The new product code will be BWG85062.
• We are waiting delivery into our warehouses, once received the product will become available for customers to order.

Impact:          

• The affected product code has now been delisted and is no longer available to order through our online catalogue.
• Until the direct alternative product BWG85062 becomes available to order, there are no other identified alternatives currently.
• We will update this ICN as soon as the new product is available.

Next Steps:

• Customers are advised to log into our website to for more information on the affected product codes and potential alternative and to view the customer letter.
• Although the manufacturer has provided an equivalency statement that there will be no requirement to have a re-fit test of the new face mask, it is a local decision on whether the customer would like to repeat this as part of their fit testing routine.
• 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.