Supply Issues Varta Microbattery Gmbh Varta Power One Batteries GHD3576, GHD3577 and GHD3579 (ICN 1597)

Change:

• The supplier Varta Microbattery Gmbh has informed us of a supply issue with its Varta Power One Batteries.
• The three product codes affected are:
  GHD3576 – Hearing aid battery r48 zinc air size 13
  GHD3577 – Hearing aid batter y r41 zinc air size 312
  GHD3579 – Hearing aid battery r44 cochlear implant zinc air battery size p675.
• The supply issue is due to delays at customs.

Impact:        

• GHD3577 and GHD3579 are currently unavailable to order.
• Please note that GHD3576 is available while stocks last until the current stock has been depleted then will be unavailable.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  GHD3573 – Hearing aid battery r48 zinc air size 13
  GHD3574 – Hearing aid battery r41 zinc air size 312
  GHD3571 – Hearing aid battery r44 zinc air size 675 for cochlear implants.
• Please see our Downloads ▼ section to refer to the product listing for further information on the affected product codes.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by end of April 2022.

 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 Relationship Manager or Customer Services Advisor.