Supply Issues Interweave Textiles Single Patient Use Tubular Slide Sheet Large VTS112 (ICN 3070)

• The supplier Interweave Textiles has informed us that the supply issue with its Single Patient Use Tubular Slide Sheet Large is continuing.
• One product code remains affected:
  • VTS112 – Single Patient Use Tubular Slide Sheet Large Patient specific red tubular slide sheet dimensions 100x200cm Slidetex.
• The affected product is no longer subject to Protect Demand Management and is now suspended and unavailable to order.
• Indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • VTS023 – Single Patient Use Tubular Slide Sheet Large Patient specific tubular non-launderable red 60gsm 200cm x 100cm
  • VTS85002 – Single Patient Use Tubular Slide Sheet X-Large Patient-specific non-launderable lilac 60gsm 200 x 140cm
  • FYC85028 – Single Patient Use Tubular Slide Sheet Large no handles polyester/nylon 60gsm 10cm x 200cm.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 3 November 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Interweave Textiles has informed us of a supply issue with its Single Patient Use Tubular Slide Sheet Large.
• One product code is affected:
  • VTS112 – Single Patient Use Tubular Slide Sheet Large Patient specific red tubular slide sheet dimensions 100x200cm Slidetex.
• The supply issues is due to increased demand and lead times.
• Due to this supply issue this product is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management

Impact:

• VTS112 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.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• Our online catalogue is in the process of being updated to reflect the alternatives.
• 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 3 November 2025.

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.
• 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.