Product Update Sarstedt Ltd Venous Tubes KCM084, KCM093, KCM035 and KCM164 (ICN 3022)

Change:

• The supplier Sarstedt Ltd has informed us of a discontinuation of several of its Venous Tubes.
• Four products are affected:
  • KCM084, KCM093, KCM035 and KCM164.
• The supplier is discontinuing these products due to innovation and sustainability. Advances in diagnostic efficiency has reduced the need for high volume samples.

Impact:          

• The affected products are in the process of being delisted from our online catalogue and are no longer available.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.

Next Steps:               

• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing below for further information on the affected products and potential alternatives.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the letter from Sarstedt.
• 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.