Supply Issues Farla Medical Healthcare Limited Procedure Pack EVS667  (ICN 2475)

• The supply issue with Procedure Pack products from Farla Medical Healthcare Limited is continuing.
• Seven product codes have now been delisted and are no longer available to order through our online catalogue:
  • EVS671, EVS682, EVS688, EVS696, EVX632, EVX633 and EVX654.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • EVS667 – Procedure Pack Tongue depressor wooden.
• One product is now affected in total.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue for the affected product. 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 alternative.
• 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 15 November 24.

• The supply issue with Procedure Pack products from Farla Medical Healthcare Limited is continuing.
• Eight product codes remain affected in total:
  • EVS667, EVS671, EVS682, EVS688, EVS696, EVX632, EVX633 and EVX654.
• The affected product codes remain unavailable to order.
• 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 16 September 2024.

• The supply issue with Procedure Pack products from Farla Medical Healthcare Limited is continuing.
• Eight product codes remain affected in total:
  • EVS667, EVS671, EVS682, EVS688, EVS696, EVX632, EVX633 and EVX654.
• The affected product codes remain unavailable to order.
• 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 1 August 2024.

Change:

• The supplier Farla Medical Healthcare Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its Procedure Pack products.
• Eight product codes are affected in total:
  • EVS667, EVS671, EVS682, EVS688, EVS696, EVX632, EVX633 and EVX654.
• The supply issue is due to reduced manufacturing capabilities as they are concentrating on production of faster moving lines.
• Farla Medical Healthcare Limited have confirmed that they are out of stock of these products.

Impact:          

• The affected codes are currently unavailable to order.
• 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 1 May 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.