Product Update Kimal PLC Bioflo PICC Lines (ICN 3379)

• The discontinuation with some of the Bioflo PICC lines with Kimal PLC is continuing.
• FSQ4052 has now been delisted and is currently not available to order through our online catalogue.
• All six products will remain discontinued on a temporary basis due to the new manufacturer needing certification:
  • FSQ2582, FSQ4036, FSQ4070, FSQ4078, FSQ4086 and FSQ4052.
  • We remain in contact with the supplier and will provide a further update in early November 2026.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We anticipate this to be resolved by 1 December 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Kimal Plc has informed us of a discontinuation with some of its Bioflo PICC lines.
• There are six product codes affected:
• • FSQ2582, FSQ4036, FSQ4070, FSQ4078, FSQ4086 and FSQ4052.
• The supplier is discontinuing these products on a temporary basis due to the new manufacturer requiring certification.

Impact:          

• The affected codes are no longer available to order through our online catalogue.
• Five affected product codes will be delisted from our online catalogue on 22 June 2026.
• One code (FSQ4052) is due to be delisted on 22 July 2026, based on current demand.
• 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.
• 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.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.