Supply Issues KCI Medical Ltd Loban Drape ELW470 (ICN 3456)

Change:

• The supplier KCI Medical Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Loban drape.
• There is one product code affected:
  • ELW470 – Drape Incise Sterile 30x20cm incise area 26x20cm iodophor impregnated framed delivery system.
• The supply issue is due to manufacturing challenges experienced by the supplier following a system upgrade.

Impact:

• ELW470 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • VJD4242 – Drape Incise Sterile Impregnated incise film 20x20cm iodine adh 15x20cm
  • ELW189 – Drape Incise Sterile – 60 x 35 incise area 35 x 35 iodophor impregnated.
• 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 12 October 2026.

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.
• 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.