Supply Issues KCI Medical Ltd Dressings and Wound Care ELZ254 and ELZ808 (ICN 2025)

Change:

• The supplier KCI Medical Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Dressings and Wound Care products.
• The two product codes affected are:
  • ELZ254 – Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Foam Dressing Kit – Granufoam bridge dressing
  • ELZ808 – Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Foam Dressing – Bridge dressing kit 37.5cm x 32.5cm x 25.5cm.
• The supply issue is due to manufacturing delays and supply disruption.

Impact:          

• ELZ808 is currently available whilst stock lasts, once the stock is depleted the product code will be unavailable to order.
• ELZ254 is currently suspended and is unavailable to order.
• Due to the supply disruption, bridge dressings may require a clinical assessment to see if any other negative pressure wound therapy products would be suitable. Where this is not possible, skilled clinicians have used standard foam to create customed bridging systems; this requires more time, effort and skill from clinicians, more dressings and equipment such as sterile scissors, and may be more prone to failure and frequent dressing.
• We are engaging with suppliers to provide extra support and training in cases where this is clinically appropriate and necessary.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • ELZ808 – Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Foam Dressing – Bridge dressing kit 37.5cm x 32.5cm x 25.5cm
  • ELZ254 – Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Foam Dressing Kit Granufoam – Bridge dressing.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• NHS Supply Chain is working with the supplier to obtain the latest information and we will inform customers of any changes to the resolution date.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 March 2023.

Next Steps:              

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