Decision to list medical devices supplied by Device Technologies New Zealand Limited
What we’re doing
We are pleased to announce the approval of a listing agreement with Device Technologies New Zealand Limited (“Device Technologies”) for the supply of medical devices in the following categories:
In summary this will result in:
- Device Technologies’ range of medical devices in the above categories being listed in Part III of Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule from 1 November 2024 under a national agreement that all Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (“Health NZ”) hospitals may purchase under; and
- Health NZ hospitals being able to purchase other suppliers’ brands of medical devices from the above categories as the agreement is not for sole supply.
Any changes to the original proposal?
This decision was subject to a consultation letter dated 15 August 2024.
No changes were made as a result of consultation.
Who we think will be most interested
- Health NZ hospital staff including:
- Clinical engineers and maintenance services
- ICU, emergency, and critical care staff
- Neurologists and Neurosurgeons
- Nurses
- Opthalmologists
- Perioperative staff
- Procurement and supply chain
- Sterile services personnel
- Surgeons
- Surgical and general ward staff
- Suppliers and wholesalers
Detail about this decision
In 2021 Pharmac issued a RFP for the supply of surgical implants, medical and surgical instruments and power tools, and associated products.
The RFP was for non-exclusive national agreements for listing on the Pharmaceutical Schedule.
After completing the evaluation processes, and consulting on the provisional agreement with Device Technologies, Pharmac has decided to list Device Technologies medical devices in Part III of Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule from 1 November 2024.
The list of products will be available on Pharmac’s website from 1 November 2024.
Health NZ hospitals can continue to choose which surgical implants, and medical and surgical instruments and power tools they purchase, including those from other suppliers. Health NZ hospitals that purchase medical devices in these categories must do so under the terms and conditions, including pricing, in the agreement from 1 November 2024.
Our response to what you told us
We’re really grateful for the time people took to respond to this consultation.
A summary of the main themes raised in feedback and our responses to the feedback received are set out below. No changes were made to the agreement as a result of feedback.
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Theme |
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Feedback was received from Health NZ regarding the pricing, maintenance provisions, and alignment with current/future Health NZ operational documentation and policies. |
Pharmac works with suppliers and Health NZ to ensure pricing models and maintenance terms in agreements are practical for all parties. Pharmac engaged with Health NZ to understand the concerns raised and determined no changes to the agreement were required in this instance. Pharmac will continue to work with Health NZ as their processes evolve over time and address any needs as they arise. |
If you have any questions about this decision, you can email us at enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz; or call our toll free number (9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday) on 0800 660 050.