Proposal to list products in the surgical suction, chest and wound drainage products category supplied by Teleflex Medical New Zealand
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to list a range of surgical suction, chest and wound drainage products in Part III of Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule.
What we’re proposing
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to list a range of surgical suction, chest and wound drainage products in Part III of Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule from 1 September 2019 through a provisional Agreement with Teleflex Medical New Zealand (“Teleflex”).
Consultation closes at 4pm on Tuesday, 16 July 2019 and feedback can be emailed to grace.kingston@pharmac.govt.nz.
What would the effect be?
From 1 September 2019, Teleflex’s range of surgical suction, chest and wound drainage products would fall under a national agreement (“Agreement”) that all DHBs may purchase under. The Agreement provides national consistency for these devices as the terms and conditions, including price, stated in the Agreement and apply to all DHB purchases from the date of listing on the Pharmaceutical Schedule.
The Agreement would not be for sole supply, with DHBs continuing to be able to purchase other suppliers’ brands of surgical suction, chest and wound drainage products.
The Agreement would supersede any existing DHB contracts with this supplier for the devices listed in the Schedule.
PHARMAC estimates that the Teleflex Agreement would be a cost increase of $3K to DHBs based on current usage. The Agreement includes some products that are new to DHB Hospitals and would provide a greater range for clinicians to choose from.
Who we think will be interested
- DHB Staff
- Theatre staff
- Surgeons - general and specialties
- Surgical and general ward staff
- Procurement Officers
- Suppliers and Wholesalers
About surgical suction, chest and wound drainage products
Surgical interventions of any kind result in tissue damage and blood and other fluid loss. To manage this during the procedure itself, suction equipment is used to remove tissue particles and fluid to ensure the operating field is kept clean and clear.
Post-operatively fluid can accumulate within the wound causing tissue damage, infection, patient discomfort and delayed healing. To prevent this a drain can be inserted to allow fluid to be removed with minimal disruption of the wound site.
A drain is described as any material or equipment used to prevent the formation of a haematoma or to carry fluid or air from inside the body to the surface. Drains can be used with or without previous surgical intervention e.g. chest drains inserted at the bedside or placed in theatre during surgery. Drains can be classified as either open or closed systems.
Irrigation systems can be used to provide a steady flow of a solution across an open wound to provide wound hydration, to remove deep debris and to assist visualisation. It can be applied using a variety of techniques and devices.
Why we’re proposing this
The RFPs was for non-exclusive national agreements for listing on the Pharmaceutical Schedule.
PHARMAC has been working with suppliers in order to seek provisional agreements and this is the latest proposal to arise from that process. We intend to consult on proposed agreements with other suppliers over the next few months.
Details about our proposal
PHARMAC has entered into a provisional Agreement with Teleflex for the supply of 7 surgical suction, chest and wound drainage products in the PleurEvac and Arrow ranges.
Pricing has been made available to appropriate DHB personnel.
To provide feedback
Send us an email: grace.kingston@pharmac.govt.nz by 4pm, Tuesday 16 July 2019.
All feedback received before the closing date will be considered by PHARMAC’s Board (or its delegate) prior to making a decision on this proposal.
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