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Spencer Martin, Medtrum's Business
Manager for the UK, tells us, "As soon
as we began to comprehend the scale of
the impact of coronavirus the first thing
we did was check our supply chain: it
was not impacted. The second thing
we did was to directly send out three
months of supplies to each of our existing
customers to immediately put their minds
at ease. Although our manufacturing is
not impacted, we keep a close eye on our
logistics and quickly respond if borders
are to be closed. Yet - so far - we are
Spencer Martin
MEDTRUM (TouchCare brand)
confident that we will be able to continue
to supply our customers. We had already
updated our business software before
Covid-19 landed and have multiple
channels to connect with people
whenever they need to. We listen and
respond on all our social media channels,
have available 'virtual pump starts', and
continue to get people onto our pump
and CGM systems thereby improving their
chances of achieving greater, safer control
despite this unprecedented situation."
www.medtrum.co.uk
Leanne Adam, marketing manager at
Oxfordshire-based Owen Mumford,
explains how the company has stepped
up to the present situation. She explains,
"Owen Mumford has continued to
provide essential medical devices to the
NHS, pharmacies, healthcare providers
and patients administering vaccines and
medicines throughout the crisis. It has
delivered 10 million finger-pricking devices
to the Nightingale hospitals alone.
"Owen Mumford has also continued
OWEN MUMFORD (Autolet, Autopen, Unifine and Unistik brands)
to produce injection devices to supply
patients with conditions such as diabetes,
rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis
and anaphylactic shock who will be selfmedicating throughout
the lockdown
period.
"The safety and protection of our
employees is paramount and the
commitment that they have shown
in performing their roles in line within
government guidelines has been
exemplary. From changing shift patterns,
to overcoming the challenges of social
distancing, every measure has been
taken to ensure Owen Mumford is
safely operational throughout this crisis
and continues to deliver devices to the
people who need them. We understand
that many will be relying on continuity of
access to these devices, and we're proud
to be delivering that."
www.owenmumford.com
INSULET (Omnipod pump)