Supply Issues Molnlycke Healthcare Ltd Sterile Surgical Gowns (ICN 2635)

• The supply issue with Sterile Surgical Gowns from Molnlycke Healthcare Ltd is now resolved.
• BWK85252 and BWK85250 are now available to order without restrictions.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Sterile Surgical Gowns from Molnlycke Healthcare Ltd has improved.
• 11 product codes are being removed from Demand Management:
  • BWK85244, BWK85237, BWK85224, BWK85232, BWK85249, BWK85253, BWK85233, BWK85245, BWK85246, BWK85273 and BWK85267.
• Two product codes remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • BWK85252
  • BWK85250.
• Two product codes are affected in total.
• BWK85252 and BWK85250 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.
• See our Downloads ▼ section for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management and to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 January 2025.

• The supply issue with Sterile Surgical Gowns from Molnlycke Healthcare Ltd is continuing.
• One further product code is now subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • BWK85267 – Surgical gown Zonal impervious Ultimate HP XL-L 2 towels wrapped polypropylene/SMS and knitted cuffs.
• BWK85267 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.
• Six product codes remain subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • BWK85232, BWK85244, BWK85237, BWK85224, BWK85252 and BWK85250.
• Six product codes remain subject to intermittent supply:
  • BWK85246, BWK85273, BWK85245, BWK85233, BWK85253 and BWK85249.
• 13 product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternatives are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. However, some of these products may also be subject to intermittent supply.
• We are currently sourcing further alternatives and updates will be made to the product listing as soon as possible.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives and to view the product codes currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 31 December 2024.

Change:

• The supplier Molnlycke Healthcare Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Sterile Surgical Gowns.
• There are 12 product codes affected.
• Due to unforeseen complications, including transportation delays and challenges in raw material sourcing, Molnlycke Healthcare Limited are currently experiencing limited availability for certain codes within the Primary Plus range.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue, six of these products are now being threshold managed as they are subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• BWK85252, BWK85250, BWK85244, BWK85237, BWK85224 and BWK85232 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.
• The remaining affected codes are currently subject to intermittent supply.
• Potential indirect alternatives are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. However, some of these products may also be subject to intermittent supply.
• We are currently sourcing further alternatives and updates will be made to the product listing as soon as possible.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• These products are anticipated to be removed from Protect Demand Management by 31 December 2024
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 December 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 and to view the product codes currently subject to Protect Demand Management.  
• 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.