Supply Issues Vernacare International Ltd Cardboard Based Clinical Waste Container FSL2133 (ICN 2995)

• The supplier Vernacare International Ltd has informed us that the supply issue with its Cardboard Based Clinical Waste Containers is continuing.
• Two further products are now affected:
• • FSL2128 Cardboard Based Clinical Waste Container Yellow 50 Litre (No Sharps) – is now suspended and unavailable to order.
  • FNC85341 Cardboard Based Clinical Waste Container Blue 25 Litre – is subject to intermittent supply.
• FSL2133 remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• Three products are now affected in total.
• 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.
• The online catalogue is in the process of being updated to reflect the product listing for the alternatives listed for FSL2128, FNC85341.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes 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 supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 4 August 2025.

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.

Change:

• The supplier Vernacare International Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Cardboard Based Clinical Waste Container products.
• One product code is affected:
  • FSL2133 – Cardboard Based Clinical Waste Container Blue 50 Litre (No Sharps).
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:

• FSL2133 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FNC85130 – Cardboard Based Clinical Waste Container 50 Litre Blue (No Sharps) non-returnable
  • FNC85145 – Cardboard Based Clinical Waste Container Blue 50 Litres Low (No Sharps)
  • FNC85149 – Cardboard Based Clinical Waste Container Blue 50 Litres High (No Sharps)
  • FNC85379 – Cardboard Based Clinical Waste Container Blue 50 Litre High.
• 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 29 July 2025.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• Customers should consider the potential increase in costs for alternative products, as well as differences in dimensions and delivery availability, since these are eDirect codes and not stocked items. They may require increased storage size due to the order quantity being in pallets.
• Indirect alternatives differ by supplier and dimensions, with some offering taller or wider options.
• Alternatives have been selected for their carboard material due to high number of customers switching from plastic to carboard for sustainability reasons.
• 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.