Supply Issues Essity UK Limited Continence Care Products CFP213 (ICN 2860)

• The supply issue with Continence Care products from Essity UK Limited is now resolved.
• CFP213 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

Change:

• The supplier Essity UK Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its Continence Care products.
• One product code is affected:
  • CFP213 – Male shaped pad with absorbency band I6.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:

• CFP213 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • CFP1285 – Male shaped pad with absorbency band I6
  • CFP1666 – Male shaped pad with absorbency band.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 June 2025.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log in to the website to view the affected product and its potential alternative products.
• 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.
• 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.