Supply Issues Multiple Suppliers Maternity Pads EOA013, EOC024, EOA009 and EOC018 (ICN 2839)

• The supply issue with Maternity Pads from Optimum Medical Solutions Ltd and Crest Medical is now resolved.
• Two products are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • EOA013 and EOC024.
• EOA009 and EOC018 have been delisted from our online catalogue and are no longer available to order.
• Replacement products for EOA009 and EOC018 are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • EOA85006 and EOA85007.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issues with Maternity Pads from Optimum Medical Solutions Ltd and Crest Medical Ltd is continuing.
• One further product code is still available to order, however, once the remaining stock has depleted, the product will then be suspended and unavailable to order:
  • EOA013 – Maternity Pad.
• One further product code is suspended and unavailable to order:
  • EOC024 – Maternity Pad.
• Two product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • EOA009 – Maternity Pad.
  • EOC018 – Maternity Pad.
• Four product codes are affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. However, some of these products may also become subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• See our Downloads ▼ section 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 now anticipated to be resolved by 23 May 2025.

• The supply issue with Maternity Pads from Optimum Medical Solutions Ltd is continuing.
• One further product code is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • EOC018
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • EOA009 – Maternity Pad.
• Two product codes are now affected in total.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. However, this product may also become subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternative.
• 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 2 May 2025.

• The supply issue with Maternity Pads from Optimum Medical Solutions Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains affected in total:
  • EOA009 – Maternity Pad.
• The affected product remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • EOC018 and EOA011.
• However, some of these products may also become subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 25 April 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Optimum Medical Solutions Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Maternity Pads.
• One product code is affected,
  • EOA009 – Maternity Pad.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:

• The affected product is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • EOC018 and EOA011.
• 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 17 March 2025.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.  
• 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.