Supply Issues Convatec Limited Hydrocolloid Thin Dressing ELS028 (ICN 1974)

• The supplier Convatec Limited has informed us that the supply issue is still ongoing.
• One product code is still affected.
• ELS028 is still currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 15 May 2023.  

Change:

• The supplier Convatec Ltd has informed us that the supply issue is still ongoing.
• A total of two product codes are now affected:
• ELM101 and ELS028.

Impact:          

• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
• ELM101– Hydrocolloid thin dressing 9cm x 15cm rectangular
  • ELM002 – Hydrocolloid thin dressing 9cm x 14cm rectangular
  • ELM102 – Hydrocolloid thin dressing 9cm x 25cm rectangular.
• ELS028 – Alginate standard dressing 15cm x 25cm
  • ELS839 – Alginate standard dressing 15cm x 25cm
  • ELS840 – Alginate standard dressing 15cm x 20cm
  • ELS851 – Alginate standard dressing 15cm x 25cm
  • ELS857 – Alginate standard dressing 15cm x 20cm.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 1 February 2023.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• 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.