Supply Issues Molnlycke Health Care Limited Surgeons Gloves FTE2788 and FTE2789 (ICN 1448)

• The supplier Molnlycke Health Care Limited has informed us the supply issue with its Examination and Surgeons Glove Range is ongoing.
• The supply issue is due to global strains on transport and shipping, including shortages of containers and backlogs at major ports.
• Surgeons gloves may become suspended, and we will update the ICN as soon as we have further information.
• Although we do not currently have a definitive resolution date for the supply issue, we will update the ICN as soon as we have further information.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

• The supplier Molnlycke Health Care has informed us that the supply issue with its Surgeons Gloves is ongoing.
• A further seven product codes are now affected.
• 11 product codes are affected in total.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes.
• Although we do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue, we will update the ICN as soon as we have further information.

• The supplier Molnlycke Health Care has informed us that the supply issue with its Surgeons Gloves has improved.
• 20 product codes are now available to order.
• Two new product codes are unavailable to order.
• Four product codes are affected in total.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes.

• The supplier Molnlycke Health Care has informed us the supply issue is ongoing.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 December 2023.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes.

• The Supplier Molnlycke Health Care has provided a further update to Surgical Gloves. While the supply remains intermittent, we will provide regular updates on availability.
• 22 products are currently suspended in total.
• Five of these are new suspensions, whilst 17 codes remain suspended.
• 11 codes that were previously suspended are now available to order.
• Please see our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes.

• The supplier Molnlycke Heath Care Ltd has provided a further update on Surgical Gloves. While the supply remains intermittent, we will provide regular updates on availability.
• 27 products are currently suspended in total
• 11 of these are new suspensions, whilst 16 remain suspended
• 14 codes that were previously suspended are now available to order
• The supply issue is due to global constraints on transport and shipping, including shortages of containers and backlogs at major ports.
• NHS Supply Chain has provided up to four indirect alternatives per NPC, where available.
• However, as this is currently a disrupted market and supply is subject to rapid change, the Molnlycke alternatives offered may also be experiencing temporary supply issues and therefore, customers may need to consider clinically reviewing all additional alternatives provided.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier and we will continue to monitor the stock situation with Molnlycke to minimise further disruption and update with the latest information as it becomes available.
• Please see our Downloads section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

• The supplier Molnlycke Health Care Ltd has informed us that 15 product codes which were available on the previous version are now back on suspension.
• 15 products are still suspended and are unchanged from the previous ICN.
• Three products that were suspended on the previous ICN are now available:
  • FTE1688 – Surgeons Gloves Biogel PI Indicator Underglove Size 8.5
  • FTE2777 – Surgeons Gloves Synthetic Latex Free Powder Free Sterile Pairs Size 6
  • FTE498 – Surgeons Gloves Latex Powder Free Sterile Pairs Size 6.5.
• In total there are now 30 product codes affected and unavailable to order.
• Please see our Downloads section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 October 2022.

• The supplier Molnlycke Health Care Ltd has informed us that there are now 18 product codes affected by this issue.
• Nine products are still suspended and are unchanged from the previous ICN.
• An additional nine products have now been suspended.
• Eleven products that were suspended on the previous ICN are now available.
• Please see our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 October 2022.

• Eight products that were previously affected are now available to order.
• 14 products remain suspended, unchanged from the previous ICN, but an additional six products are also suspended.
• There are therefore 20 product codes now affected.
• Please see our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and the potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 August 2022.

• 18 products that were previously affected are now available to order.
• An additional 6 product codes are now affected by the issue and are unavailable to order.
• 22 product codes are affected and unavailable to order in total.
• Please note this may be subject to change due to the stock levels changing on a daily basis.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by the end of October 2022.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• Please see our download section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and the potential alternatives.

• An additional five product codes are now affected by the issue and are unavailable to order.
• 34 product codes are affected and unavailable to order in total.
• Please note this may be subject to change due to the stock levels changing on a daily basis.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by the end of June 2022.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• Please see our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and the potential alternatives.

• Nine products that were previously affected are now available to order.
• An additional 18 product codes are now affected by the issue and are unavailable to order.
• 29 products from the previous update remain unavailable to order.
• In total there are now 47 product codes affected and are unavailable to order.
• Please note this may be subject to change due to the stock levels changing on a daily basis.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by the end of April 2022.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• Please see our Downloads ▼ sectionto refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and the potential alternatives.

• Seven products that were previously affected are now available to order.
• 12 products that were available on the previous version are now unavailable to order again.
• In total there are currently 38 product codes now affected.
• Please note this may be subject to change due to the stock levels changing on a daily basis.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 1 March 2022.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• Please see our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and the potential alternatives.

• 10 products that were previously affected are now available to order.
• 13 products that were available on the previous update unfortunately are now unavailable to order again.
• In total there are currently 33 products now affected.
• Please note this may be subject to change due to the stock levels changing on a daily basis.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 22 February 2022.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• Please see our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and the potential alternatives.

• This is an update on the current supply of certain ranges of Molnlycke Surgical Gloves.
• While the supply remains intermittent, we will provide regular updates on availability.
• 16 products that were previously affected are now available to order.
• 12 products that were available on the previous update unfortunately are now unavailable to order again.
• In total there are currently 25 products now affected.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• Please see our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and the potential alternatives.
• NHS Supply Chain has provided up to four indirect alternatives per NPC, where available. However, the Molnlycke alternatives offered may also be experiencing temporary supply issues and, therefore, customers may need to consider clinically reviewing the additional alternatives provided.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier and we will continue to monitor the stock situation with Molnlycke to minimise further disruption and update with the latest information as it becomes available.
• Customers are advised to consider the additional indirect alternatives, if a Molnlycke glove is not available.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 22 February 2022.
• 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.

Change:

• The supplier Molnlycke Health Care Ltd has informed us that the supply issue with its Surgeons Glove Range is still ongoing.
• There are currently 30 product codes affected:
  14 product codes remain suspended and are unchanged from the previous update.
  27 products that were previously suspended are now available to order.
  16 products that were previously available are now suspended.

Impact:

• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue
• See our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 January 2022.
• 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 organisation’s use of these products.

• The supplier Molnlycke Health Care Ltd has informed us that the supply issue with its Surgeons Glove Ranges is still ongoing.
• A further 12 product codes are now affected and are unavailable to order through our online catalogue.
• Seven of the previous affected product codes are now available to order.
• In total there are currently 33 product codes now affected.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• Please see our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 January 2022.
• 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.

Change:

• The supplier Molnlycke Health Care Ltd has informed us of a temporary supply issue with its Examination and Surgeons Glove Range.
• There are 28 product codes affected.
• The supply issue is due to global strains on transport and shipping, including shortages of containers and backlogs at major ports.

Impact:   

• The affected product codes are currently unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
• Please see our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 January 2022.

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.