Supply Issues 3M United Kingdom Plc Casting Stockinette and Accessories Products (ICN 2229)

Change:

• The supplier 3M United Kingdom Plc has informed us of a supply issue with its Casting Stockinette and Accessories products.
• The five product codes affected are:
  • EAZ009 – Casting accessories
  • EGJ006 – Casting Stockinette
  • EGJ008 – Casting Stockinette
  • EGJ009 – Casting Stockinette
  • EGJ010 – Casting Stockinette.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:          

• The affected codes are 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 codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 12 September 2023.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier and we will continue to monitor the stock situation to minimise further disruption and update this ICN with the latest information as it becomes available.
• 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.