Delisting Greiner Bio-One Ltd Blood Collection Products Notice of Alternative (ICN 2553)

• The discontinuation due to a product update with Blood Collection products from Greiner Bio-One Ltd is continuing.
• 11 product codes remain affected and are being delisted due to a change in packaging sizes.
• 11 new product codes are being created and the supplier will transition to these products as stock becomes available.
• Three product codes are available while stocks last and will then be delisted from our online catalogue:
  • KFK134, KFK136 and KFK138.
• Two product codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order:
  • KFK593 and KFK137.
• Six product codes remain available pending the delist notification from the supplier:
  • KFK024, KFK302, KFK510, KFK571, KFK953 and KFK996.
• Replacement product codes for KFK134 (FNG85010), KFK138 (FNG85017) and KFK137 (FNG85014) are now available to order from our online catalogue.
• Potential indirect alternative products are 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.
• This ICN will be updated with further information as the products transition

Change:

• The supplier Greiner Bio-One Ltd has informed us of a discontinuation due to a product update with its Blood Collection products.
• The supplier is discontinuing these products due to a new range of product codes to replace the current with changes to packaging sizes to reduce the environmental impact.
• 11 product codes are being delisted and replaced with new product codes.
• The supplier will transition to these products as stock becomes available.

Impact:

• One product code is currently unavailable and pending delist from our online catalogue:
  • KFK138 – Blood Collection Set Safety with Holder 23G.
• One product code is currently suspended and unavailable to order, stock is due in from the supplier on 30 May 2024.
  • KFK136 – Blood Collection Set Safety 23G.
• Nine product codes are available while the suppliers remaining stock lasts before changing to the new product codes.
  • KFK024, KFK137, KFK302, KFK510, KFK571, KFK593, KFK953, KFK996 and KFK134.
• FNG85017 the replacement for product code KFK138, has an expected availability date of 30 May 2024.
• The new indirect alternative products will be 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 and the supplier letter.

Next Steps:

• This ICN will be updated as the products transition.
• Customers are advised to log in to the website to access the product listing with potential alternatives and the supplier letter.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.