Product Update Becton Dickinson Increased Product Complaints Linked with Single Lumen Injectable FSQ85377 (ICN 2710)

Change:

• We are seeing an increase in product complaints linked with the following product code:
  • FSQ85377 – PICC line single lumen 4FR Valved Power Injectable with Micro Introducer Kit ECG Compatible Full Tray. Manufacturer Product Code – CK000375.
• We are requesting that customers purchasing through NHS Supply Chain who experience any issue with this product to submit a product complaint following the NHS Supply Chain process. For more information, please see our Useful Links section.

Impact:

• FSQ85377 is still available to order through our online catalogue.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• We are currently sourcing further alternatives and updates will be made to the product listing as soon as possible.
• Investigations, and discussions, are on-going between the supplier and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives, as well as an Inform for Clinical Choice.

Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives, as well as an accompanying Inform for Clinical Choice document.
• As investigations and discussions are still on-going between supplier and the MHRA, we will update the ICN when we have further information, however we are expecting formal communications in the near future.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.

Please note that due to the clinical nature of these alternative products we advise you to consult your own clinical experts to ensure suitability for your organisations use of these products.