Product Update Becton Dickinson Foley Catheter Tray Products (ICN 2540)
Important Customer Notice Resolved
Ref: 2024/2540
ICN Number: 2540
- The supply issue with Foley Catheter Tray products from Becton Dickinson is now resolved.
- There could be residual stock in the NHS Supply Chain network that may not include the sterile gloves.
- The trays will have a sticker on the outer packaging noting the lack of sterile gloves and notifying the clinician to obtain a sterile pair before beginning the catheterisation procedure.
- This ICN is now closed.
Change:
- The supplier Becton Dickinson has informed us of a product update with its Foley Catheter Tray products.
- There are nine product codes affected.
- The product update is due to supply issues of the sterile gloves provided.
Impact:
- The products will be supplied temporarily without the sterile gloves.
- The nine products affected are:
- FSS607, FSS604, FSS657, FSS676, FSS675, FSS679, FSS640, FSS637 and FSS680.
- Please note FSS607, FSS676, FSS675 and FSS640 are currently subject to supply issues.
- The trays will have a sticker on the outer packing noting the lack of sterile gloves and notifying the clinician to obtain a sterile pair before beginning the catheterisation procedure.
- See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and the supplier letter.
- The supply disruption of gloves is expected to be resolved by 1 August 2024.
Next Steps:
- Customers are advised to log in to the website to access the product listing.
- If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.