Supply Issues Ecolab Ltd Stock Skin Disinfectant Licensed Medicines MRB387 (ICN 2858)

• The supply issue with Skin Disinfectant Licensed Medicines from Ecolab Ltd is now resolved.
• MRB387 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Skin Disinfectant products from Ecolab Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains affected in total:
  • MRB387 – Skin Disinfectant LICENSED MEDICINES.
• The affected product code remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue for the affected product.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternative.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 11 April 2025.

• The supply issue with Skin Disinfectant products from Ecolab Ltd has improved.
• Two product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • MRB320 and MRB328.
• One product code is now affected in total:
  • MRB387 – Skin Disinfectant LICENSED MEDICINES.
• The affected product code remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue for the affected product.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternative.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 3 April 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Ecolab Ltd Stock has informed us of a supply issue with its Skin Cleansing and Disinfection products.
• There are three products affected:
  • MRB320 – Skin Disinfectant LICENSED MEDICINES
  • MRB387 – Skin Disinfectant LICENSED MEDICINES
  • MRB328 – Skin Disinfectant LICENSED MEDICINES.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:          

• The affected product codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for most of the affected products.
• MRB328 (Povidone Iodine) has no identified alternatives, customers should check if surgeons could use DEC85030 (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) instead.
• 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 19 April 2025.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• 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.