Supply Issues PTP Healthcare Ltd Nylon Comb, MRA275 and Shampoo Cap MRA233 (ICN 1983)

• MRA275 is no longer subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The product code is now unavailable to order and there are no alternative product codes available to order.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 28 February 2023.

Change:

• The supplier PTP Healthcare Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Nylon Comb product code, MRA275.
• The supply issue is due to manufacturing delays.
• Due to the ongoing supply issue this product is now being threshold managed and is subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:          

• MRA275 is 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.
• This product is anticipated to be removed from Protect Demand Management by 1 February 2023.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code.

Next Steps:              

• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.