Product Update Essity UK Medical Adhesive Tapes (ICN 3516)

Change:

• The supplier Essity UK Tena HM has informed us of a discontinuation of its medical adhesive tapes.
• There are nine products affected.
• The supplier is discontinuing these products due to not being commercially sustainable.

Impact:

• Two eDirect affected products will no longer available to order through our online catalogue from 18 December 2026.
• Seven products stocked by NHS Supply Chain are available whilst stocks last (AWSL). Once depleted, they will 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.
• Customers currently purchasing these products should review their future requirements in advance of the discontinuation date and consider the alternative dressing fixation products available through NHS Supply Chain.
• Please note that Hypafix Transparent and Hypafix Skin Sensitive are unaffected by this discontinuation and will remain available to order through NHS Supply Chain.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain 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.