Product Update Polyco Healthline 6N Examination Gloves GN91 Notice of Alternative (ICN 3348)

• The phased replacement of GN91 examination gloves with GN90 examination gloves from Polyco Healthline is continuing.
• This notice provides an update on fulfilment arrangements during the transition period.
• During the transition period, orders placed for GN90 or GN91 products may be fulfilled from either product range to help ensure continuity of supply.
• Please see our Useful Links section to view ICN 3425 for a contract update regarding these products.
• Customers should review product suitability against local clinical requirements where necessary.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.

Change:

• This ICN is to inform of a change of products via our stocked route for Polyco 6N examination gloves.
• Due to current availability some sizes of the Polyco GN91 range will be replaced by the Polyco GN90 range via our stocked route.
• Three products for GN91 (Small/Medium/Large) are available while stocks last (AWSL).
• Lower demand sizes (Extra Small and Extra Large) remain available to order.
• While we release the remaining AWSL stock into our network, products may on occasion be temporarily unavailable. Every effort will be made to minimise disruption.
• When ordering GN91, you will automatically receive the direct alternative, GN90, if GN91 is unavailable.
• The three product codes affected are:
  • FTE1163 – Examination Gloves Nitrile Non-Sterile Powder Free Singles Small
  • FTE1164 – Examination Gloves Nitrile Non-Sterile Powder Free Singles Medium
  • FTE1165 – Examination Gloves Nitrile Non-Sterile Powder Free Singles Large.

Impact:          

• The affected codes are currently available whilst stock lasts, once the stock is depleted the product codes will be unavailable to order.
• Direct alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FTE86083 – Examination Gloves Nitrile Non-Sterile Powder Free Singles Small
  • FTE86084 – Examination Gloves Nitrile Non-Sterile Powder Free Singles Medium
  • FTE86085 – Examination Gloves Nitrile Non-Sterile Powder Free Singles Large.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the direct alternative products.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to view the product information for the GN91 and the GN90 range.
• 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 organisations use of these products.