Supply Issues Molnlycke Surgical Scrub Products Multiple Products (ICN 1741)

• The supplier Molnlycke has informed us that the supply issue with its Surgical Scrub multiple products is still ongoing.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 March 2023.

• The supplier Molnlycke has informed us that the supply issue with its Hibiscrub 4% Chlorhexidine Surgical Scrub is still ongoing.
• MRB321 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• MRB325 is still being threshold managed and is subject to Protect Demand Management. The product code remains available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity aka “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.
• MRB319 and MRB475 remain suspended and unavailable to order.
• There are three product codes affected in total.
• Please see our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 28 February 2023.

• The supplier Molnlycke has informed us that the supply issue with its Hibiscrub 4% Chlorhexidine Surgical Scrub product is still ongoing.
• A further product code is now affected:
  • MRB325 – Dispensers and Accessories dispenser for use with MRB323.
• MRB325 is being threshold managed and is subject to Protect Demand Management. The product code remains available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity  “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.
• The three previously mentioned product codes remain suspended:
  • MRB319, MRB321 and MRB475.
• There are now a total of four product codes affected by the supply issue.
• Please see our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 January 2023.

• The supplier Molnlycke has informed us of an update to the supply issue with its Hibiscrub 4% Chlorhexidine Surgical Scrub product.
• MRB319 is currently subject to intermittent supply issues.
• MRB321 and MRB475 are currently suspended.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • MRB320 – skin disinfectant.
• Please see our Downloads section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product code along with a letter from the supplier.
• Although we do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue, we aim to update this ICN by the end of December 2022.

Change:

• The supplier Molnlycke has informed us of a supply issue with its Hibiscrub 4% Chlorhexidine Surgical Scrub product.
• The three product codes affected are:
  • MRB319 – Skin Disinfectant 4% Chlorhexidine surgical scrub solution 250ml
  • MRB321 –Skin Disinfectant 4% Chlorhexidine surgical scrub solution 500ml
  • MRB475 – Skin Disinfectant Bottle 125ml chlorhexidine gluconate 4% body wash.
• The supply issue is due to raw material issues and increased demand in response to the surgical backlog caused by COVID-19.

Impact:

• MRB319 and MRB321 are available to order while stocks last.
• MRB475 is currently suspended.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • MRB320 – Skin Disinfectant 4% Chlorhexidine surgical scrub solution 500ml.
• Please see our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product code.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by mid September 2022.

Next Steps:

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative product.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Relationship Manager or 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.