Surgical Services Contract Crib Sheet
January 10, 2011
Our contract crib sheets are a checklist of recent clinical contract announcements from Premier. For more detail, refer to Supply Chain Advisor or www.premierinc.com.
q Surgical Services – announcement of new agreements for Vascular Grafts.
The existing contracts with Atrium (PP-OR-448), Maquet (PP-OR-449), Terumo (PP-OR-450) and W.L. Gore (PP-OR-451) expire March 31, 2011.
Effective April 1, 2011 though March 31, 2014
Supplier / New contract number / Expiring contract numberAtrium / PP-OR-723 / PP-OR-448
Maquet / PP-OR-724 / PP-OR-449
Terumo / PP-OR-725 / PP-OR-450
WL Gore / PP-OR-726 / PP-OR-451
q Surgical Services RECALL – announcement that ConMed Linvatec (PP-OR-639) has issued a recall of a Micro Sagittal Blade, catalog # 5032-138. These products may have a breach in the seal between the Tyvek lid and tray, which could potentially comprise the sterility of the device.
q Surgical Services RECALL – announcement that Integra Surgical (PP-OR-611) has issued a voluntary recall of specific part numbers of the Jarit Secure-Cut Reposable Scissors.
Effective immediately, members should cease using all products with the affected associated product codes. The impacted product codes are 625-050 and 625-051. This recall has been initiated as Integra Surgical has received reports instances where the outer shaft sheath has advanced forward during reprocessing and thus occluded access to the threads where the disposable scissor tips would attach. Tip part numbers 625-060, 625-061, 625-062, 625-063 are rendered obsolete and discontinued due to the handle recall.
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Members who have been shipped product from any of the affected lots have been notified of this recall.
q Surgical Services – announcement that Prestige Ameritech as added it new ProGear N95 Respirator to agreement PP-OR-705. This N95 respirator has the highest fluid-resistance rating available.
q Surgical Services – reminder that Angiodynamics (PP-OR-728) has been added to the Implantable Infusion Ports agreement, effective December 1, 2010. PMDF or price activation is required.
q Surgical Services – announcement that Premier has been notified by Integra LifeSciences (PP-OR-478) of their intention to implement an annual price increase of 3% effective January 1, 2011
q Recall Surgical Services – announcement that Covidien (PP-OR-664), formerly Valleylab) has issued a voluntary recall of specific lot numbers of their Ligasure Blunt tip Laparoscopic Sealer/Divider.
Effective immediately, members should cease using all products with the affected lot numbers and associated product codes. The impacted product codes 188856, 190048, 190107,190307 and 193333. This recall has been initiated as Covidien has received reports that during surgical procedures, the device may energize when clamping without pushing the activation button.
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Customers who have been shipped product from any of the affected lots have been notified of this recall.
Suggested actions:
· Stop using affected product immediately.
· Quarantine and remove all stock on hand.
· Arrange for product returns.
· Complete the Domestic Response Form.
q Surgical Services – announcement that Davol Inc. (PP-OR-673) will increase Tier 1 prices for their Surgical Mesh effective January 1, 2011. The increase will be 3% for all but 9 products.
q Surgical Services – announcement of new agreements for Arthroscopy Fluid Waste Management has been awarded, effective March 1, 2011 through February 28, 2014.
Supplier / New contract number / Expiring contract numberAspen / PP-OR-719 / PP-OR-441
ConMed / PP-OR-720 / PP-OR-440
LDI Corporation / PP-OR-721 / New
These products included in this category include suction devices, accessories and absorbent floor pads. These devices are used to remove fluid from the operating room floor during the surgical procedure. These products keep the area dry, prevent equipment damage, keep the area free of contamination, and help prevent staff falls on wet floors. The suction devices tubing is purchased separately and attaches to the suction canister.
q Surgical Services – announcement that Davol Inc. has added Ventalight ST surgical mesh to agreement PP-OR-673. This offering for those surgeons who clinically support the need for lighter weight mesh (below 52 grams per metered square) for the repair of ventral hernias.
q Surgical Services – announcement that B. Braun has been added to the Regional Anesthesia Trays and Related Products agreement effective November 22, 2010 along with Arrow International, BD and Company and Smith Medical. All agreements expire January 31, 2013.
q Surgical Services – announcement that B. Braun has been added to the Pain Management – Local Anesthesia agreement effective November 22, 2010 along with Curlin Medical, I-Flow Corp, MPS Acacia and Stryker instruments. All agreements expire in May 31, 2010.
q Surgical Services – announcement that AngioDynamics Inc., PP-OR-728, has been added to the Implantable Infusion Port agreement along with Bard
Access Systems, Medical Components, Navilyst Medical and Smith Medical. These agreements are effective through October 31, 2013.
q Surgical Services – announcement that Ecolab Inc. (PP-OR-534) will discontinue ENDURE 450 Waterless Hand Scrub. This will immediately affect the following product codes:
· Item # 61094501: Endure 450 6-1000mL
· Item # 61094510: Endure 450 72-4oz
· Item # 61094520 : Endure 450 6-1000mL (bag)
There are several viable alternatives on Premier agreements. Refer to the Cross Reference in Supply Chain Advisor.
q Surgical Services – announcement that Covidien Price Protection on previous surgical energy agreement ends November 30, 2010. Effective December 1, 2010, pricing at Tier 1 will change and will be subject to future price increases.
Pricing is firm for the first two years, with a 2 percent increase in the third year. The agreement allows for a 5 percent increase for Tier 1 and a 3 percent increase for Tiers 2-4 in the fourth year. Today, some products at Tier 1 pricing will be lower than the higher tiers. There are no changes to Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 prices in the new surgical energy agreement, PP-OR-664.
q Surgical Services – announcement that Surgical and Specialty Blades agreements are transitioning away from BD.
In a letter dated June 8, 2010, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) announced its intent to sell certain assets of the BD Medical segment, including its surgical and specialty blades platforms. The surgical and specialty blades business has now been sold to Roundtable Healthcare Partners. Two of Roundtable’s subsidiaries, Aspen Surgical Products and Beaver-Visitec International, will assume contracts PP-OR-653 (surgical blades) and PP-OR-468 (ophthalmology) in full with no changes in terms. The contract assignment to Aspen Surgical for PP-OR-653 has been completed and the assignment to Beaver-Visitec for PP-OR-468 will be completed. Members should continue to operate as normal in regards to both agreements.
What to expect during the transition:
· BD will continue servicing both agreements until the other entities assume full operation.
· Distribution orders should remain seamless.
· This primarily pertains to direct orders.
Current Becton, Dickinson and Company (PP-OR-468 and PP-OR-653) details are available in Premier’s electronic catalog.
q Recall Surgical Services – announcement that Arrow International has issued a voluntary recall for certain single shot epidural kits, basic venous access kits and arterial line kits. Some of the outer trays used in the packaging of the above products were found to have cracks. Therefore, the packaging may have been compromised, and sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed. If non-sterile product is issued, there is a potential for infection to occur. Contact your Sales Representative for details regarding lot numbers.
q Surgical Services – announcement that Alliant has added new products to its open heart disposable supply agreement (PP-OR-379). Please refer to Supply Chain Advisor for details.
q Surgical Services – announcement of new agreements for Sterile Reprocessing have been awarded to the current incumbents, effective February 1, 2011 through January 31, 2014.
Supplier / New contract number / Expiring contract number / Effective datesAscent / PP-OR-712 / PP-OR-434 / February 1, 2011 -
January 31, 2014
SterilMed / PP-OR-713 / PP-OR-433