Supply Issues Crest Medical Limited, Semperit and Sol-Millennium Medical UK Ltd Temporary Warehouse Closure (ICN 2868)

• The supply issue due to a warehouse relocation at Crest Medical Limited is now resolved.
• The warehouse move has been completed and orders are now being despatched.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supplier Crest Medical Limited has informed us that they are relocating their current warehousing facility
• We have identified a further 61 affected product codes.
• All orders should still be raised by 26 March 2025 to avoid the period of closure considering lead times.
• Extended lead times will still be applied to orders placed for any impacted products between 27 March 2025 and 7 April 2025.
• Crest Medical Limited will begin to fulfil orders placed during the closure period the week commencing 7 April 2025.
• Stocked lines can still be ordered as normal.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 7 April 2025.

• The supplier Crest Medical Limited has informed us that they are relocating their current warehousing facility.
• We have identified six further affected product codes in our Wound Closure category:
  • EIR85002, EIR85001, FKV11628, EIR85003, EIR85000 and EIR176.
• All orders should still be raised by 26 March 2025 to avoid the period of closure considering lead times.
• Extended lead times will still be applied to orders placed for any impacted products between 27 March 2025 and 7 April 2025.
• Crest Medical Limited will still begin to fulfil orders placed during the closure period the week commencing 7 April 2025.
• Stocked lines can still be ordered as normal.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 7 April 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Crest Medical Limited has informed us that they are relocating their current warehousing facility.
• Due to this, there will be a temporary impact to the supply of non-stock products from Crest Medical Limited, Semperit and Sol-Millennium Medical UK Ltd.
• Semperit and Sol-Millennium Medical UK Ltd are impacted by this closure due to being supplied by Crest Logistics.
• There are 224 product codes affected.

Impact:          

• All orders should be raised by 26 March 2025 to avoid the period of closure considering lead times.
• Extended lead times will be applied to orders placed for any impacted products between 27 March 2025 and 7 April 2025.
• Crest Medical Limited will begin to fulfil orders placed during the closure period the week commencing 7 April 2025.
• Stocked lines can be ordered as normal.
• 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 7 April 2025.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will update the ICN when we have further information.
• 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.