Supply Issues Farla Medical Healthcare Limited Procedure Packs EVX620 (ICN 2450)

Change:

• The supplier Farla Medical Healthcare Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its Procedure Pack products:
  • EVX620 – Pack oral hygiene Contains: 1 x tray with 2 integral gallipots 1 x sterile field 45 x 45 cm 8 x oral sponge pink swabs 1 x dressing towel 43 x 38 cm 1 x wooden tongue depressor.
• The supply issue is due to increased demand.

Impact:

• EVX620 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• EVB061 is the only identified alternative for this product and is currently out of stock.
• Updates for alternative EVB061 are currently on ICN 2401.
• Customers are advised to view the online catalogue for products they deem suitable.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 25 April 2024.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product code.
• 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.