Supply Issues 3M UK and Becton Dickinson Needlefree Connection System Products (ICN 2091)

• The suppliers 3M UK PLC and Becton Dickinson have informed us that the supply issue with their Needlefree Connection System products is ongoing.
• Two of the previously affected product codes are now available to order:
  • FSW1626 and FSW1634.
• A further two product codes are now affected:
  • FSC055 is currently suspended and unavailable to order
  • FSW596 is currently subject to intermittent supply.
• FSB398 remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• Three product codes remain affected in total.
• One alternative is now delisted and unavailable to order:
  • FSB1045 – Needlefree extension set.
• 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.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 20 June 2023.

• The suppliers 3M UK PLC and Becton Dickinson have informed us that the supply issue with their Needlefree Connection System products is ongoing.
• A further product code is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSW1634 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap alcohol impregnated for needleless connectors – single cap green.
• There are now three product codes affected in total.
• 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.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 15 May 2023.

Change:                          

• The suppliers 3M UK PLC and Becton Dickinson have informed us of a supply issue with their Needlefree Connection System products.
• There are two product codes affected.
• The supply issue is due to component and raw material shortages.                   

Impact:             

• The affected product codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• 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.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 April 2023.                            

Next Steps:                    

• We are working with the suppliers to assist in resolving the issues and sourcing more alternative products.
• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products, taking into consideration their compatibility.
• 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.