Product Update Becton Dickinson Blood Collection Sets KFK578 and KFK588 (ICN 3067)

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson has informed us of a discontinuation with its Blood Collection Sets.
• There are two products affected:
  • KFK578 – Blood Collection Set Safety with Holder 21G Disposable with 305mm tubing NON-RETURNABLE
  • KFK588 – Blood Collection Set Safety 25G needle 178mm tube and luer adaptor push button type
• The supplier is pausing manufacture on these products to focus their manufacturing capabilities on other products.
• The affected products are being delisted for an unknown short term.

Impact:          

• The affected products are no longer available to order through our online catalogue; KFK588 is currently suspended pending delist.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing below for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to view the supplier letter.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.