Product Update Molnlycke Healthcare Ltd and Valmy SAS Limited Isolation Gowns (ICN 3366)

Change:

• The supplier Molnlycke Healthcare Ltd and Valmy SAS Limited has informed us of a discontinuation with their isolation gowns.
• During a routine product review, a small number of isolation gowns were found not to meet the required standards and have therefore been removed from our online catalogue.
• 16 product codes are affected:
  • BWK85040, BWK85062, BWK85054, BWK85041, BWK85063, BWK85057, BWK85042, BWK85044, BWK85061, BWK85043, BWK85045, BWK85058, BWK85052, BWK85046, BWK85059 and BWK85032.

Impact:

• All the affected product codes are no longer available to order through our online catalogue.
• Potential, indirect alternative products are available to order, including better value options.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

Next Steps:        

• We continue to review and apply our assurance and compliance processes to ensure all products consistently meet the required standards.
• If you wish to return any of the delisted products, please contact your Customer Service Advisor.
• Products that meet the EN13795 standard or equivalent remain available to purchase directly from the supplier.

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.