Supply Issues KCI Medical Limited (formerly 3M) Odour Control Antimicrobial Carbon Dressing Products ELV002 (ICN 2669)

Change:

• The supplier KCI Medical Limited (formerly 3M) has informed us they have a supply issue with its Odour Control Antimicrobial Carbon Dressing products.
• The product code affected is:
  • ELV002 – Odour control antimicrobial carbon dressing 10.5cm x 10.5cm.
• The supply issue is due to raw material shortage.

Impact:          

• The affected product code is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • ELV029 – Odour control antimicrobial carbon dressing 15cm x 25cm.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternative.
• This product code was previously on ICN 2579 which was resolved on 29 August 2024.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 24 October 2024.

Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative product.
• 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.