NHS supply chain product code changes
July 23, 2019
We have been advised by NHS supply chain that there are number of order code changes.
All appropriate wards and departments may have already received an initial supply of the new products, or they will be delivered to you this week. Representatives from the supplier GB UK will be visiting areas over the coming week to undertake training and make you aware of the new products.
| Current code | Description | New code |
| VTS007 | Adult reusable slide sheets | FER13955 (pack of 25 – these are now – single patient use)
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| N/A | Patient sling (loop) small | FER13820 (pack of 10 – these are now – single patient use) |
| FER1016 | Patient sling (loop) medium | FER13819 (pack of 10 – these are now – single patient use) |
| FER1015 | Patient sling (loop) Large | FER13952 (pack of 10 – these are now – single patient use) |
Note: These products are single patient use, so can stay with the patient for continued use whilst they are in hospital but they should be disposed of once a patient is discharged.
All materially managed wards and departments will automatically receive further stock (if required) but all other areas will need to place orders via NHSSC using the codes above. Please allow a few extra days as the items are blue diamond and may take up to five days to be delivered.
For more information please contact the procurement team on ext. 4938.