Supply Issues Paul Hartmann Ltd Non-Woven Island Adhesive Dressings EIJ040, EIJ041, EIJ042 and EIJ043 (ICN 3137)

• The supply issue with Non-Woven Island Adhesive Dressing products from Paul Hartmann Ltd is continuing.
• EIJ043 is now suspended and unavailable to order.
• EIJ042 remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• EIJ040 and EIJ041 remain subject to intermittent supply.
• Four products remain 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 31 March 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Paul Hartmann has informed us of a supply issue with its Non-Woven Island Adhesive Dressing products.
• Four product codes are affected:
  • EIJ040 – Dressing adhesive island non-woven fabric sterile 8cm x 15cm (wcp 3.8cm x 11cm)
  • EIJ041 – Dressing adhesive island non-woven fabric sterile 10cm x 20cm (wcp 5.5cm x 16cm)
  • EIJ042 – Dressing adhesive island non-woven fabric sterile 10cm x 25cm (wcp 5.5cm x 20.5cm)
  • EIJ043 – Dressing adhesive island non-woven fabric sterile 10cm x 35cm (wcp 5.5cm x 30.5cm).
• The supply issue is due to reduced manufacturing capabilities.

Impact:

• EIJ042 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• EIJ040, EIJ041 and EIJ043 are available to order, once the reaming stock has depleted, they will be suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• 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.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 January 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.