Supply Issues Vernacare International Limited Bedliner Cover VMC018 (ICN 3160)

• The supply issue with Bedliner Covers from Vernacare International Limited is continuing.
• One product is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • VMC018 – Cover for use with 2 litre bedpan liner.
• One product code remains affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected product.
• 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 and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 2 March 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Vernacare International Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its Bedliner Cover.
• There is one product affected:
  • VMC018 – Cover for use with 2 litre bedpan liner.
• The supply issue is due to a change of manufacturer.

Impact:

• VMC018 is currently available whilst our current stock lasts, once the stock is depleted the product will be unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
• • VMC85006 – Cover bedpan bag
  • FWV85000 – Cover bedpan 2 litre.
• 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 February 2026.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• Customers should note the longer lead times of alternatives and that VMC85006 is a bag rather than a cover.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier, and we will continue to review the stock situation to minimise further disruption and update this ICN with the latest information as it becomes available.
• 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.