Supply Issues Richardson Healthcare Limited Procedure Packs EJA046 (ICN 2090)

• The supplier Richardson Healthcare Limited has informed us the supply issue with its Procedure Pack EJA046 is ongoing.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue this product is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.
• EJA046 is available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure a 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 May 2023.
• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product code currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.

Change:

• The supplier Richardson Healthcare Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its Procedure Pack EJA046.
• The supply issue is due to an increase in demand.

Impact:          

• One product code is affected:
  • EJA046 – Latex free pack sterile woundcare 1 x propylene tray (12cmx10cmx2.5cm) to accommodate all components with 1 x pair examination gloves cuffed medium.
• EJA046 is currently unavailable to order.
• Any live orders on the system and orders placed over the next few weeks are likely to be cancelled.
• When new stocks become available, they will be threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.
• Trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure a fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• NHS Supply Chain is engaging with Richardson Healthcare Ltd to find a resolution and ensure continued supply.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue; however, they are subject to intermittent supply.
• 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 1 May 2023.

Next Steps:              

• Customers should consider factors such as clinical compliance, compatibility and meeting clinical needs and costs.
• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative product.
• 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.