Supply Issues Unisurge International Ltd General Wound Care EGJ173 (ICN 1938)

• The supplier Unisurge International Ltd has informed us that the supply issue its Bandage is still ongoing.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 3 May 2023
• The affected product code remains subject to intermittent supply.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected product. 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 code and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption.
• We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.

• The supplier Unisurge International Ltd has informed us that the supply issue its Bandage is still ongoing.
• EGJ173 is subject to intermittent supply.
• 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 code and potential alternative.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption.
• We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 17 April 2023

• The supplier Unisurge International Ltd has informed us that the supply issue is still ongoing.
• There is one product affected that is currently unavailable to order: EGJ173, Bandage stockinette sterile, 10cm xm 150cm rubbed double wrap.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and indirect alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 1 April 2023.

• The supplier Unisurge International Ltd has informed us that the supply issue is still ongoing.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 1 March 2023.

Change:

• The supplier Unisurge International Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its General Wound Care.
  • EGJ173 – Bandage stockinette sterile – 10cm x 150cm ribbed double wrap
• The supply issue is due to manufacturing issues with the raw material with their supplier.

Impact:          

• The affected code is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • EGJ175 – Bandage stockinette sterile – 15cm x 150cm ribbed double wrap
  • ECA435 – Bandage stockinette sterile – 1.5m x 15cm
  • EGJ312 – Bandage stockinette sterile – 20cm x 140cm ribbed double wrap
  • ECA428 – Bandage stockinette sterile – 1.4m x 20cm
• 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 January 2023.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• 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.