Supply Issues Multiple Suppliers Disposable Continence Shaped Pads (ICN 2022)

Important Customer Notice Update

Ref: 2023/2022 ICN Number: 2022

An updated product listing is available showing a RAG status for stock position.
See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
The product listing will be updated every two weeks.

Change:

We have been informed of a supply issue with Disposable Continence Shaped Pads products.
There are 23 product codes affected.
There has been a spike in demand for Attends and Essity shaped pads due to Ontex experiencing supply issues, please refer to ICN 1949.
Due to this ongoing supply issue, 18 of the affected product codes are now being threshold managed as they are subject to Protect Demand Management.
There are no alternative product codes to order.
The codes subject to Protect Demand Management are:
- CFP1169, CFP1170, CFP1550, CFP1171, CFP1479, CFP1172, CFP1182, CFP1102, CFP1007, CFP1837, CFP1163, CFP4392, CFP4388, CFP4389, CFP2163, CFP2165, CFP2086, CFP4391.

Impact:

The affected codes remain 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.
The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 June 2023.

Next Steps:

Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product codes currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.

2022 Multiple Suppliers Product Listing 22 March 2023
An Excel file showing the product listing and shaped pads availability for ICN 2022.
Control and Protect Demand Managed Product Matrix
An Excel file detailing the products currently subject to Control and Protect Demand Management. This is updated weekly.