Temporary Supply Issues: Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices System Issues

Ref: 2017/129 | Date: 21/07/2017

Due to a technology issue, Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices are experiencing a backlog of orders which is impacting on order delivery times.

Medical Device Alert: NHS Improvement Patient Safety Alert 5 July 2017

Ref: 201/122 | Date: 19/07/2017

Patient Safety Alert NHS/PSA/W/2017/003 Warning of “Risk of death and severe harm from ingestion of super absorbent polymer gel granules” was published by NHS Improvements on the 5 July 2017.

Contract Update: Cardiology Framework - Suspended Lines

Ref: 2017/117 | Date: 10/07/2017

Important information about the new Cardiology Framework

Temporary Supply Issues: Polymer - Aprons

Ref: 2017/105 | Date: 05/07/2017

BPI China, the former polythene aprons supplier on the NHS Supply Chain framework, is no longer manufacturing and has closed its factory in China. This is creating a shortage of aprons in the UK.

Field Safety Notice: CellPath VFM Slides and Coverslips

Ref: 2017/119 | Date: 05/07/2017

Temporary Supply Issues: Lyall Willis Tongue Depressor FFE1264 - Supply Issue

Ref: 2017/118 | Date: 03/07/2017

Further to ICN Ref: 102, published on 31 May, Lyall Willis has now informed us of further shipping delays to product FFE1264 (disposable wooden tongue depressor).

Temporary Supply Issues: Product Suspension - Medtronic Telfa Tyco Dressing Pads

Ref: 2017/116 | Date: 30/06/2017

Medtronic has advised of a production issue at their manufacturing plant causing three of their products in the Absorbent Dressings range to be unavailable until the end of July.

Temporary Supply Issues: Chloraprep Tint 26ml and 10.5ml (MRB496 and MRB495) Update

Ref: 2017/113 | Date: 28/06/2017

We can now confirm that the sterility testing for MRB496 has been completed and the product is expected to come back into stock early part of week commencing 3rd July 2017

Product Update: Product Discontinuation Tea Bags ACT207

Ref: 2017/114 | Date: 27/06/2017

Due to an increase in commodity prices the supplier Tata Global Beverages has given notice that they will be discontinuing supply of ACT207 Tetley Tea 184s pack, effective from 1st August 2017.

Product Update: Medical Pulp product range - Moulded Fibre Products Ltd.

Ref: 2017/111 | Date: 27/06/2017

Moulded Fibre Products Ltd (MFP) has extended their range of Medical Pulp products available to the NHS.