Product Update Solventum (Formerly 3M Healthcare) Rebrand Changes to Product Packaging Multiple Products (ICN 3339)
Important Customer Notice Status New Type Product Update
Ref: 2026/3339
ICN Number: 3339
Change:
- The supplier 3M Healthcare became a standalone company called Solventum on 1 April 2024.
- As part of the continued transition, the company has informed us it’s updating its product branding, including packaging, labelling, product names and any related content, from 3M to Solventum.
- In phase 1 there are 33 NHS Supply Chain products affected.
Impact:
- The rebranding will affect Medical and Surgical products across NHS Supply Chain frameworks.
- Products will have new packaging, branding, new Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs), barcodes and images.
- We don’t anticipate any disruption to supply.
- This change will have no impact on:
- Product design, safety, efficacy, or performance
- Pricing, NPC/MPC codes, or ordering processes
- Specifications, formulation, or pack sizes
- Product availability.
- See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and an image of an example of the new packaging.
- We will update the ICN and product listing for subsequent phases.
Next Steps:
- Solventum will continue supplying 3M branded products until existing stock is exhausted.
- Orders will then move to the equivalent Solventum branded items, with potential dual GTINs during the changeover.
- The transition will be phased and is expected to complete by the end of 2027.
- We are working with Solventum to update product information and pictures on our online catalogue as products are rebranded.
- Customers should continue ordering as usual.
- Inform your clinical and logistics teams about the packaging changes and reassure them that the products themselves remain the same.
- If you have any questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain ICS manager.
