NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems

Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.

The NHS Supply Chain Coordination (NHSSC) provides an update on the global shortage of bone cement products from Heraeus Medical, coordinating with suppliers and NHS England to manage the issue.

A shortage in medical cement is likely to lead to delays in some patients getting joint surgery, NHS bosses say, following a halt in production at Heraeus Medical's main site for two months.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust informs patients about a global shortage of bone cement due to a manufacturing issue, affecting stock levels and potentially leading to postponed elective surgeries.

Arthritis UK expresses concern over the NHS bone cement shortage, which is likely to lead to cancellations and delays for many people with arthritis expecting orthopaedic surgery.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust addresses the global shortage of bone cement, explaining the impact on joint replacement surgeries and the prioritization of urgent cases.

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust informs patients about a global shortage of bone cement due to a packaging fault at Heraeus Medical, affecting planned joint replacement operations.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust addresses the national supply issue of bone cement, explaining the impact on planned joint replacement surgeries and the prioritization of urgent cases.

University Hospital Southampton reports a global shortage of bone cement due to a packaging fault at a major supplier, with measures in place to ensure patient safety and continuity of urgent care.

A global shortage of bone cement, caused by a packaging fault at Heraeus Medical, is disrupting NHS operations, with an estimated two-week supply left and potential delays in joint surgeries.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust provides an update on the national shortage of bone cement, advising patients to attend scheduled operations unless contacted otherwise and outlining potential impacts on elective surgeries.