Supply Issues B Braun Medical Ltd Moisturiser Products MRB162 and MTH85144 (ICN 2521)

• The supply issue with Moisturiser products from B Braun Medical Ltd has improved.
• Three product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • MRB161- Moisturiser Cream bottle 500ml wall mountable
  • MRB698 – Moisturiser Cream bottle 500ml wall mountable
  • MRB852 – Moisturiser Cream tube 100ml fragrance free.
• One previously affected product code is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • MRB162 – Moisturiser Cream bottle 100ml.
• One previously affected product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • MTH85144 – Moisturiser – Cream 20ml Tube.
• Two product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. However, some of these products may also become subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• 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 and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 30 June 2024.

Change:

• The supplier B Braun Medical Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Moisturiser products.
• There are five product codes affected.
• The supply issue is due to a combination of factors: resource challenges, technical issues at the manufacturing plant and a spike in demand in the EU market.

Impact:          

• Three product codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order:
  • MRB161- Moisturiser Cream bottle 500ml wall mountable
  • MRB698 – Moisturiser Cream bottle 500ml wall mountable
  • MTH85144 – Moisturiser – Cream 20ml Tube.
• One product code is currently unavailable:
  • MRB852 – Moisturiser Cream tube 100ml fragrance free.
• One affected product code is currently subject to intermittent supply:
  • MRB162 – Moisturiser Cream bottle 100ml.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• We are currently sourcing further alternatives and updates will be made to the product listing as soon as possible.
• 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 30 June 2024.

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 review 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.