Supply Issues Molnlycke Health Care Ltd Enhanced Foam Dressing Adhesive Products (ICN 2863)

• The supply issue with Enhanced Foam Dressing Adhesive products from Molnlycke Health Care Ltd is continuing.
• One product code is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • ELA1168.
• One further product code is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • ELA1169.
• Five product codes remain subject to intermittent supply:
  • ELA1103, ELA1167, ELA1170, ELA1172 and ELA85021.
• Six product codes are affected in total.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption.  We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 1 May 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Molnlycke Health Care Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Enhanced Foam Dressing Adhesive products.
• There are six products affected:
  • ELA1103, ELA1167, ELA1168, ELA1170, ELA1172 and ELA85021.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing delays and issues.

Impact:

• All of the affected products are subject to intermittent supply.
• 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 3 April 2025.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.  
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier and we will continue to review the stock situation to minimise further disruption and update this ICN with the latest information as it becomes available.
• However, as this is currently a disrupted market and supply is subject to rapid change, the alternatives offered may also be experiencing temporary supply issues and therefore, customers may need to consider clinically reviewing all additional alternatives provided.
• 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.