Supply Issues Praxis Medical Limited Medical Pulp Products FSX85000 (ICN 2469)

• The supply issue with Medical Pulp products from Praxis Medical Limited has improved.
• FWK85001 and FSE85003 are now available to order through our online catalogue.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSX85000 – Urine Sampling Cup 200ml capacity.
• One product code remains affected in total.
• Potential direct alternative product FSX107 is available to order through our online catalogue for the affected product.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternative.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 5 July 2024.

• The supply issue with Medical Pulp products from Praxis Medical is continuing.
• FTL85000 has now been delisted from our online catalogue and is no longer available to order.
• Three product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSE85003 – Bedpan Liner, Midi slipper 1.3 litre capacity
  • FWK85001 – Pulp Tray 225mm x 135mm x 20mm Large
  • FSX85000 – Urine Sampling cup 200ml capacity.
• Three product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential direct alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• FWK85001 and FSE85003 are now anticipated to be resolved by 30 May 2024.
• FSX85000 is now anticipated to be resolved by 15 June 2024.

• The supply issue with Medical Pulp products from Praxis Medical is continuing.
• One further product code is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSE85003 Bedpan Liner, Midi slipper 1.3 litre capacity.
• Three product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FTL85000 – Pulp Measuring Jug 1 Litre
  • FWK85001 – Pulp Tray 225mm x 135mm x 20mm Large
  • FSX85000 – Urine Sampling cup 200ml capacity.
• Four product codes are now affected in total.
• Please note these products are only visible to some customers.
• Due to this issue, FTL85000 is in the process of being delisted once the remaining stock has been depleted.
• Potential direct alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FTL037 – Pulp Measuring Jug 1 Litre
  • FWK175 – Pulp Tray 225mm x 135mm x 20mm Large
  • FSX107 – Urine Sampling cup 200ml capacity
  • FSE298 – Bedpan Liner, Midi slipper 1.3 litre capacity.
• 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 still anticipated to be resolved by 15 May 2024.

Change:

• The supplier Praxis Medical Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its Medical Pulp products.
• There are three product codes affected in total:
  • FTL85000 – Pulp Measuring Jug 1 Litre
  • FWK85001 – Pulp Tray 225mm x 135mm x 20mm Large
  • FSX85000 – Urine Sampling cup 200ml capacity.
• Please note these products are only visible to some customers.
• The supply issues are caused by shipping delays due to geopolitical factors.
• Due to this issue, FTL85000 is in the process of being delisted once the remaining stock has been depleted.

Impact:

• FTL85000 and FWK85001 are suspended and unavailable to order.     
• FSX85000 is currently available whilst stock lasts, once the stock is depleted the product codes will be unavailable to order from our online catalogue.
• Potential direct alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
  • FTL037 – Pulp Measuring Jug 1 Litre
  • FWK175 – Pulp Tray 225mm x 135mm x 20mm Large
  • FSX107 – Urine Sampling cup 200ml capacity.
• 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 15 May 2024.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the direct 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.
• 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.