Surgical Services Contract Crib Sheet
February 1, 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.
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Surgical Services – announcement of new agreements for Open Heart Disposable
Supplies. Open heart disposable supplies are used during open heart surgeries such as
coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve procedures, and pediatric open heart
procedures. The products include vein harvesting equipment, heart stabilizers,
blower/misters, pacing wires, and accessories
May 1, 2011, through April 30, 2014.
Supplier
Alliant*
Maquet
Oscor*
Sorin
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New Contract
PP-OR-733
PP-OR-734
PP-OR-731
PP-OR-730
Expiring Contract
PP-OR-379
New
New
PP-OR-386
RECALL Surgical Services – announcement that Davol Inc. (PP-OR-688) has issued a
voluntary recall of the XenMatrix Surgical Graft.
The affected products are:
Product code
1161015
1161520
1161928
1161935
Description
10 x 15 cm Rectangle
15 x 20 cm Rectangle
19 x 28 cm Rectangle
19 x 35 cm Rectangle
The affected lots begin with the following four letters: HUTF, HUTI, HUTJ, HUTK, HUTL,
HUUA, HUUB, HUUC, HUUD, HUUE, HUUF, HUUG, HUUH, HUUI, and HUUJ.
The voluntary recall has been initiated because testing cannot ensure that all units of
the XenMatrix Surgical Graft are within FDA guidelines for endotoxin requirements. No
patient injuries or complications have been reported that have been linked to elevated
endotoxin levels.
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RECALL Surgical Services – announcement that ConMed Electrosurgery (PP-OR-665) has
issued a recall on System 2450 Electrosurgical Generator.
ConMed Electrosurgery has determined a component within the System 2450 may
cease to perform properly, which may, given the completion of a number of events,
result in an electrical burn to the ESU operator or patient.
The following devices are affected:
Catalog number
60-2450-100
60-2450-120
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Device name
System 2450 100V
System 2450 120V
Surgical Services – announcement of new agreements for Vascular Grafts.
The existing contracts with Atrium (PP-OR-448), Maquet (PP-OR-449), Terumo (PP-OR450) and W.L. Gore (PP-OR-451) expire March 31, 2011.
Effective April 1, 2011 though March 31, 2014
Supplier
New
contract Expiring contract
number
number
Atrium
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
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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.
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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 625060, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
number
Aspen
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Surgical Services – announcement that Ecolab Inc. (PP-OR-534) will discontinue ENDURE
450 Waterless Hand Scrub. This will immediately affect the following product codes:
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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.
Reference in Supply Chain Advisor.
Refer to the Cross
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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 24 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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Ascent
PP-OR-712
PP-OR-434
SterilMed
PP-OR-713
PP-OR-433
Effective dates
February 1, 2011 January 31, 2014