Supply Issues Gama Cleaning Colour-Coded Cloths MLC353, MLC354 and MLC355 (ICN 2194)

• The supplier Gama has informed us that the supply issue with colour-coded cloths is ongoing.
• One further product code is now unavailable to order:
  • MLC355 – Cloth Non Microfibre Blue.
• Three product codes are affected in total:
  • MLC353 – Cloth Non Microfibre Red
  • MLC354 – Cloth Non Microfibre Green
  • MLC355 – Cloth Non Microfibre Blue.
• The affected codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • MLC85028 – Cloth Non Microfibre Red – Available While Stocks Last (AWSL)
  • MFD85113 – Cloth Non Microfibre Red – Available While Stocks Last (AWSL)
  • MRB1378 – Cloth Non Microfibre Red
  • MFD85112 – Cloth Non Microfibre Green – Available While Stocks Last (AWSL)
  • MFB1348 – Cloth Non Microfibre Green
  • MLE1819 – Cloth Non Microfibre Green
  • MKC85021 – Cloth Non Microfibre Blue
  • MFD85111 – Cloth Non Microfibre Blue – Available While Stocks Last (AWSL)
  • MLE1832 – Cloth Non Microfibre Blue.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• Please be aware that some of the alternatives may be on longer lead times therefore customers should review alongside their stock take data.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 14 August 2023.

Change:

• The supplier Gama has informed us of a supply issue with colour-coded cloths.
• The two product codes affected are:
  • MLC353 – Cloth Non Microfibre Red
  • MLC354 – Cloth Non Microfibre Green.
• The supply issue is due to shipping delays.

Impact:          

• The affected codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • MLC85028 – Cloth Non Microfibre Red Available While Stocks Last (AWSL)
  • MFD85113 – Cloth Non Microfibre Red
  • MRB1378 – Cloth Non Microfibre Red
  • MFD85112 – Cloth Non Microfibre Green
  • MFB1348 – Cloth Non Microfibre Green
  • MLE1819 – Cloth Non Microfibre Green.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• Please be aware that some of the alternatives may be on longer lead times therefore customers should review alongside their stock take data.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 14 August 2023.

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.