Supply Issues BSN Medical Ltd Tape Medical Adhesive Plastic Impermeable Products (ICN 2526)

• The supply issue with Tape Medical Adhesive Plastic Impermeable products from BSN Medical Ltd is continuing.
• Two product codes are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • EHH049 and EHH033.
• Eight product codes are now subject to intermittent supply:
  • EHH068, EHH034, EHH067, EHH036, EHH048, EHH031, EHH032 and EHH047.
• 10 product codes remain 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 now anticipated to be resolved by 31 July 2024.

Change:

• The supplier BSN Medical Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Tape Medical Adhesive Plastic Impermeable products.
• There are 10 product codes affected.
• The supply issue is due to reduced manufacturing capabilities.

Impact:          

• Seven product codes are currently subject to intermittent supply.
• Three product codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order:
  • EHH034 – Tape medical adhesive plastic impermeable 10cm x 5m tan
  • EHH048 – Tape medical adhesive plastic impermeable 2.5cm x 5m opaque latex free
  • EHH049 – Tape medical adhesive plastic impermeable 5cm x 5m opaque latex free.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• However, some of these products may also be subject to intermittent supply.
• 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.
• 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.