Product Update PTP Healthcare Ltd Patient Requisites MRB544, MRB546, MRB549 and MRA170 (ICN 2706)

• The discontinuation of Patients’ Requisites from PTP Healthcare Ltd is now resolved.
• MRB546, MRA170 and MRB544 have been delisted from our online catalogue.
• MRB549 is currently available whilst current stocks last, then will be delisted from our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The discontinuation of Patients’ Requisites from PTP Healthcare Ltd is continuing.
• The replacement product codes are now available to order and have been updated on the product listing.
• Two product codes have been delisted from our online catalogue and are no longer available to order:
  • MRB546 – Patient Pack
  • MRA170 – Razor Disposable.
• Two product codes remain available whilst stock lasts, once stock is depleted the product codes will then be delisted from our online catalogue:
  • MRB544 – Patient Pack
  • MRB549 – Patient Pack.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

Change:

• The supplier PTP Healthcare Ltd has informed us of a discontinuation with its Patients’ Requisites products.
• There are four product codes affected:
• • MRB544 – Patient Pack
  • MRB546 – Patient Pack
  • MRB549 – Patient Pack
  • MRA170 – Razor Disposable
• The delisted products are due to be replaced with new products with reduced plastic packaging and a new unit of issue.

Impact:          

• The affected product codes are available whilst stocks last, they will then be delisted from our online catalogue.
• For some of the affected products, there are currently no identified potential alternative products currently available to order through our online catalogue. However, we will update the ICN once the replacement products are set up and available.
• 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.