Supply Issues Smith & Nephew Healthcare Ltd Wound Contact Dressing Products ELA127 (ICN 2634)

• The supply issue with Wound Contact Dressing products from Smith & Nephew Healthcare Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains unavailable to order:
  • ELA127 – Wound contact layer knitted viscose dressing 14cm x 20cm.
• One product code remains affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
• • EKG85000 – Wound contact layer knitted viscose dressing, 14cm x 20cm
  • EKG001 – Wound contact layer knitted viscose dressing, 10cm x 20cm
  • EJE142 – Wound contact layer knitted viscose dressing, double sided non adherent dressing, 10cm x 20cm.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• We will update the ICN when we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 December 2024.

• The supply issue with Wound Contact Dressing products from Smith & Nephew Healthcare Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains affected in total:
  • ELA127 – Wound contact layer knitted viscose dressing 14cm x 20cm.
• The affected product is now subject to intermittent supply.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • EKG85000 – Wound contact layer knitted viscose dressing, 14cm x 20cm
  • EKG001 – Wound contact layer knitted viscose dressing, 10cm x 20cm
  • EJE142 – Wound contact layer knitted viscose dressing, double sided non adherent dressing, 10cm x 20cm.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 October 2024.

Change:

• The supplier Smith & Nephew Healthcare Ltd has informed us the supply issue with its Wound Contact Dressing products is continuing:
• One product code is affected:
  • ELA127 – Wound contact layer knitted viscose dressing 14cm x 20cm.
• Unfortunately, this issue which was previously communicated via ICN 2585 was processed as resolved before the supply issue had been fully resolved.
• The supply issue is due to increased demand and lead times.

Impact:

• ELA127 is currently unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are still available to order through our online catalogue:
• • EKG85000 – Wound contact layer knitted viscose dressing, 14cm x 20cm
  • EKG001 – Wound contact layer knitted viscose dressing, 10cm x 20cm
  • EJE142 – Wound contact layer knitted viscose dressing, double sided non adherent dressing, 10cm x 20cm.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 26 September 2024.

Next Steps:                 

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• We will update the ICN when we have further information.
• 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.