Supply Issues GV Health Specimen Bag Products MVH046 (ICN 2650)

• The supply issue with Specimen Bags from GV Health has improved.
• Two product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • MVH042 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 230mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 150mm width x 225mm length – 40 micron – 6mm hole punch at top of bag
  • MVH049 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, 254mm width x 356mm length –40 micron.
• One product code remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • MVH046 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 140mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 150mm width x 205mm length – 40 micron.
• One product code remains affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are 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 codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 28 February 2025.

• The supply issue with Specimen Bags from GV Health is continuing.
• One affected product code is no longer suspended but is now subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • MVH042 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 230mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 150mm width x 225mm length – 40 micron – 6mm hole punch at top of bag.
• Two product codes remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • MVH046 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 140mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 150mm width x 205mm length – 40 micron
  • MVH049 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, 254mm width x 356mm length –40 micron.
• Three product codes remain affected in total.
• All products are available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected except for MVH049.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 14 February 2025.

• The supply issue with Specimen Bags from GV Health is continuing.
• One product code which became available on the previous update is now suspended and unavailable to order, once unsuspended it will become subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • MVH042 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 230mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 150mm width x 225mm length – 40 micron – 6mm hole punch at top of bag.
• Two product codes remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • MVH049 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, 254mm width x 356mm length –40 micron
  • MVH046 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 140mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 150mm width x 205mm length – 40 micron.
• Three product codes are now affected in total.
• MVH049 and MVH046 are available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products, except for MVH049.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 13 January 2025.

• The supply issue with Specimen Bags from GV Health has improved.
• Two product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • MVH042 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 230mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 150mm width x 225mm length – 40 micron – 6mm hole punch at top of bag
  • MVH044 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, 203mm width x 280mm length – 40 micron – Printed with 3 white write on panels. Replaces MVF031.
• Two product codes remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • MVH049 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, 254mm width x 356mm length –40 micron
  • MVH046 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 140mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 150mm width x 205mm length – 40 micron.
• Two product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for MVH046.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue for MVH049 is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 December 2024.
• The supply issue for MVH046 is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 January 2025.

• The supply issue with Specimen Bags from GV Health is continuing.
• The alternatives in the product listing have been updated.
• Two product codes remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • MVH049 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, 254mm width x 356mm length –40 micron
  • MVH046 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 140mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 150mm width x 205mm length – 40 micron.
• Two product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • MVH042 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 230mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 150mm width x 225mm length – 40 micron – 6mm hole punch at top of bag
  • MVH044 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, 203mm width x 280mm length – 40 micron – Printed with 3 white write on panels. Replaces MVF031.
• Four product codes remain affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for most of the affected products.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue for MVH042 and MVH044 is anticipated to be resolved by 30 November 2024.
• MVH046 and MVH049 are anticipated to be removed from Protect Demand Management by early January 2025.

• The supply issue with Specimen Bags from GV Health is continuing.
• One further product code is now affected and subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • MVH046 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 140mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 150mm width x 205mm length – 40 micron.
• MVH046 is available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• One product code remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • MVH049 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, 254mm width x 356mm length.
• Two product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • MVH042 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 230mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 150mm width x 225mm length – 40 micron – 6mm hole punch at top of bag
  • MVH044 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, 203mm width x 280mm length – 40 micron – Printed with 3 white writes on panels. Replaces MVF031.
• Four product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products except MVH049.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue for MVH042 and MVH044 is still anticipated to be resolved by 30 November 2024.
• MVH049 and MVH046 are anticipated to be removed from Protect Demand Management by 31 December 2024.

• The supply issue with Specimen Bags from GV Health is continuing.
• Two product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • MVH045 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 140mm width x 140mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) Replaces MVP000
  • MVH050 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 230mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch).
• One further product code is now affected and is subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • MVH049 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, 254mm width x 356mm length.
• MVH049 is available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• Two product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • MVH042 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 230mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch)
  • MVH044 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, 203mm width x 280mm. Replaces MVF031.
• Three product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for most of the affected products, except MVH049.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue for MVH042 and MVH044 is anticipated to be resolved by 30 November 2024.
• MVH049 is anticipated to be removed from Protect Demand Management by 31 December 2024.

• The supply issue with Specimen Bags from GV Health is continuing.
• One further product code is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • MVH044 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, 203mm width x 280mm length – 40 micron – Printed with 3 white write on panels. Replaces MVF031.
• Three product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • MVH042 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 230mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 150mm width x 225mm length – 40 micron – 6mm hole punch at top of bag
  • MVH045 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 140mm width x 140mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 140mm width x 200mm length – 40 micron Replaces MVP000
  • MVH050 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 230mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 150mm width x 215mm length – 40 micron – Printed in red Insert Specimen in Grip Seal Pocket and Form in Open Top Pocket and biohazard sign.
• Four product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue for MVH042 and MVH044 is anticipated to be resolved by 22 October 2024 and MVH045 and MVH050 are anticipated to be resolved by 24 October 2024.

Change:

• The supplier GV Health has informed us of a supply issue with its Specimen Bags.
• The three product codes affected are:
  • MVH042 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 230mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 150mm width x 225mm length – 40 micron – 6mm hole punch at top of bag
  • MVH045 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 140mm width x 140mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 140mm width x 200mm length – 40 micron Replaces MVP000
  • MVH050 – Bag polythene clear grip seal, Specimen bag (pocket) with grip seal 150mm width x 230mm length – with documentation wallet (pouch) 150mm width x 215mm length – 40 micron – Printed in red Insert Specimen in Grip Seal Pocket and Form in Open Top Pocket and biohazard sign.
• The supply issue is due to increased demand and lead times.

Impact:          

• MVH050 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• MVH042 and MVH045 are currently subject to intermittent supply.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• However, some of these products may also become 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 11 October 2024.

Next Steps:

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• 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.