Arm Cleansing System

Description

The IBTS previously participated in a collaborative procurement with the NHSBT, NIBTS, WBS and the SNBTS for this product (OJEU) only one suitable product (Chloroprep)was identified for use within Blood Establishments. A new tender was held within the UK and only one submission was received (Chloroprep was the product offered. Due to Brexit the IBTS can only be supplied from with Europe under a Product Licence. This means the approved supplier for this product is Iskus Health limited in Ireland Lot 1: The IBTS previously participated in a collaborative procurement with the NHSBT, NIBTS, WBS and the SNBTS for this product and the contract was extended. However due to issues from Brexit (Product Licensing v Product Authorisation), the supplier at the time (Insight Healthcare) was not able to provide the product to the IBTS. Best practice in skin disinfection is defined in Evidence Based Practice in Infection Control Guidelines Version 3 (EPIC3) commissioned by the United Kingdom (UK) Department of Health (DoH) which recommended that a solution of chlorhexidine and alcohol should be used. The only product which is a) sterile in individual applicator form; b) contains the required 2% chlorhexidine gluconate / 70% isopropyl alcohol formulation. This product is provided by Iskus Health Limited in Ireland under a Product Licence issued by the HPRA