Product Update B Braun Medical Ltd Sterican Hypodermic Needle Products Notice of Alternative (ICN 2549)

• The product update due to a new range of Sterican Hypodermic Needle products from B Braun Medical Ltd is now resolved.
• 15 product codes have now been delisted from our online catalogue.
• One product code remains available whilst stock lasts, once depleted the product will be delisted:
  • FTR167.
• The new range of Sterican Hypodermic Needle products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The product update due to a new range of Sterican Hypodermic Needle products from B Braun Medical Ltd is continuing.
• Three product codes remain available whilst stocks last, once the stock is depleted the product codes will be delisted and unavailable to order:
  • FTR163, FTR167 and FTR873.
• 13 product codes have now been delisted from our online catalogue.
• The new range of Sterican Hypodermic Needle products are now available to order through our online catalogue.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

Change:

• The supplier B Braun Medical Ltd has informed us of a product update with its Sterican Range of Hypodermic Needle products.
• The product range is being improved. Due to the improvements, the new products have had a product code (NPC) change.
• There are 16 product codes affected.

Impact:

• The old product codes will be phased out and will be delisted from our online catalogue within the next seven months and the new alternatives will then be added to the online catalogue at the same time.
• Dates provided in the product listing and supplier letter are the anticipated availability dates for the new range.
• For further information on the anticipated dates and alternative map, please see the attached letter from the supplier.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives and the supplier letter.

Next Steps:

• Customers are advised to log in to the website to access the product listing and potential alternatives.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.