Supply Issue Smith & Nephew Healthcare Ltd Film Dressings (ICN 1930)

Change:

• The supplier Smith and Nephew Healthcare Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its film dressing products.
• The two product codes affected are:
  • ELW229 – Dressing vapour permeable adhesive film with absorbent pad visible sterile
  • ELW307 – Dressing vapour permeable adhesive film with absorbent pad visible sterile.
• The supply issue is due to manufacturing delays.

Impact:          

• The affected codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • ELW1068 – Dressing vapour-permeable adhesive film with absorbent pad sterile
  • ELW1047 – Dressing vapour permeable adhesive film with absorbent pad visible sterile

• ELW1116 – Dressing vapour-permeable adhesive film with absorbent pad sterile
• ELW308 – Dressing vapour permeable adhesive film with absorbent pad visible sterile
• ELW841 – Dressing vapour permeable adhesive film with absorbent pad visible sterile.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by end of January 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.