Johnson & Johnson additional stock
• Johnson & Johnson CMW Smartset GHV Gentamicin 40g Bone Cement additional stock is now available to order.
• This is one of the two identified alternatives to the unavailable Haraeus bone cement products.
• Johnson & Johnson has requested that customers place all orders for this stock by ordering packs of 10 using: o NPC FQT85035.
• Submit a demand capture form for any stock you wish to order.
• Trusts should consider the use of this product along with the Zimmer Biomet High Fatigue G to meet the gap in stock availability from Haraeus.
• Smartset is a cold chain product, so will be delivered via the eDirect route.
Zimmer Biomet training video
• Zimmer Biomet has produced a video to support NHS trusts with training on how to prepare and use its High Fatigue G bone cement, the other identified alternative.
• Company representatives are also available to support face-to-face training.
Ordering
• If you are ordering daily, please ensure you are placing the order for requisition points that are open for an everyday delivery.
Bank holiday ordering
• To support customers during the upcoming Bank Holiday periods, daily order thresholds for either product will be increased by 20% in advance of each holiday closure. This temporary uplift helps accommodate additional demand and ensures continuity of supply on non-delivery days.
• Easter: Thresholds increased from Monday 23 March
• May Day Bank Holiday: Thresholds increased from Monday 27 April
• Spring Bank Holiday: Thresholds increased from Monday 18 May
• To do this, you should increase your order volumes for daily ordering or amend the quantity if you have standing orders set up.
• All orders are subject to demand management and can only be fulfilled where stock is available. Please ensure orders remain in line with BAU levels, plus the 20% daily threshold increase for the bank holiday.
Next steps
• Read ICN 3261 to see the latest updates, including links to the Zimmer Biomet High Fatigue G training video for clinicians.
• If you have any questions, please speak to your customer service advisor or your ICS Manager for further support.