Supply Issue Smith & Nephew Healthcare Ltd Film Dressings (ICN 1930)
Important Customer Notice Supply Issues
Ref: 2023/1930
ICN Number: 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.