Supply Issues B Braun Medical Ltd Needlefree Extension Set with Back Check Valves FSB2112 (ICN 2832)

• The supply issues with Needlefree Extension Sets from B Braun Medical Ltd is now resolved.
• FSB2112 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Needlefree Extension Sets from B Braun Medical Ltd is continuing.
• One product is currently suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSB2112 – Needlefree extension set Double with 2x back check valves DEHP and latex free MRI compatible emergency glass syringe compatible 1000 accesses.
• Once stock has been received and suspension lifted, FSB2112 will again be subject to Protect Demand Management.
• One product remains affected in total.
• The affected product will be available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 14 June 2025.

• The supply issue with Needlefree Extension Set products from B Braun Medical Ltd has improved.
• One product is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FSB1751 – Needlefree extension set Triple with 3x back check valves DEHP and latex free MRI compatible emergency glass syringe compatible 1000 accesses.
• One product remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FSB2112 – Needlefree extension set Double with 2x back check valves DEHP and latex free MRI compatible emergency glass syringe compatible 1000 accesses.
• One product is now affected in total.
• The affected product is available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected product.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 1 June 2025.

• The supply issue with Needlefree Extension Set products from B Braun Medical Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FSB2112 – Needlefree extension set Double with 2x back check valves DEHP and latex free MRI compatible emergency glass syringe compatible 1000 accesses.
• One product code remains unavailable to order:
  • FSB1751 – Needlefree extension set Triple with 3x back check valves DEHP and latex free MRI compatible emergency glass syringe compatible 1000 accesses.
• Two product codes remain affected in total.
• FSB2112 is available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 16 May 2025.

• The supply issue with Needlefree Extension Set products from B Braun Medical Ltd is continuing.
• One further product code is now affected and is subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FSB2112 – Needlefree extension set Double with 2x back check valves DEHP and latex free MRI compatible emergency glass syringe compatible 1000 accesses.
• One product code remains unavailable to order:
  • FSB1751 – Needlefree extension set Triple with 3x back check valves DEHP and latex free MRI compatible emergency glass syringe compatible 1000 accesses.
• Two product codes are now affected in total.
• FSB2112 is available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products.
• Our online catalogue is in the process of being updated to reflect the alternatives in the product listing.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 21 April 2025.

Change:

• The supplier B Braun Medical Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Needlefree Extension Set products.
• One product code is affected in total:
  • FSB1751 – Caresite Triple Needlefree Extension with Back Check Valves.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:

• FSB1751 is currently unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
• • FSB1348 – Flowart needle free injection valve triple lumen with check valve – priming volume 1.6ml length 11cm flow rate 120ml/min NON-RETURNABLE
  • FSW664 – Octopus 3 lumen extension pur with 3 vadsite and 3 anti reflux valves and clamps 8 split septum and glass syringe compatible
  • FKA193 – Needlefree extension set Y connector 3 way 3x B/C 3x s/c 3x smartsite valves inline l/12cm p/0.80ml 1mm id
  • FSB1750 – Triple DEHP and latex free MRI compatible emergency glass syringe compatible 1000 accesses
  • FSB618 – Back check valve for gravity infusions.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• Our online catalogue is in the process of being updated to reflect the alternatives in the product listing.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 10 April 2025.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• We will update the ICN when we have further information.
• 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.