Supply Issues Baxter Healthcare Ltd Bladder Irrigation Set FTK648 and FTK002 (ICN 3437)

• The supply issue with Bladder Irrigation Set from Baxter Healthcare Limited is continuing.
• One further product code is now suspended and unavailable to order through our online catalogue:
  • FTK002 – Bladder Irrigation Set Y-type 2x non-vented spikes 2x roberts clamps chamber roller clamp roberts clamp catheter adapter 200cm.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FTK648 – Bladder Irrigation Set Y-type 2x non-vented spikes 2x Robert’s clamp chamber with bubble trapper roller clamp Roberts’s clamp catheter adapter silicone tube and cap 238cm.
• Two products are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. However, some of these products may also become subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• 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 12 October 2026.

• The supply issue with bladder irrigation set from Baxter Healthcare is continuing.
• One product code is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FTK648 – Bladder Irrigation Set Y-type 2x non-vented spikes 2x Robert’s clamp chamber with bubble trapper roller clamp Roberts’s clamp catheter adapter silicone tube and cap 238cm.
• One product remains affected in total.
• 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 code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 5 October 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Baxter Healthcare Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its bladder irrigation set.
• There is one product code affected:
  • FTK648 – Bladder Irrigation Set Y-type 2x non-vented spikes 2x Robert’s clamp chamber with bubble trapper roller clamp Roberts’s clamp catheter adapter silicone tube and cap 238cm.
• The supply issue is due to a component shortage.

Impact:

• The affected product remains available to order while our current stock lasts. Once depleted it will be suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
• • FTK002 – Bladder Irrigation Set Y-type 2x non-vented spikes 2x roberts clamps chamber roller clamp roberts clamp catheter adapter 200cm
  • FTK061 – Bladder Irrigation Set Disposable Urology Set Double bag spike L 1.8m
  • FUF85031 – Bladder Irrigation Set 235cm Y set Double Standard bore Straight spike Rigid chamber
  • FUF85006 – Bladder Irrigation Set Double Wide bore 210cm Step connector Protection cap Without filter PVC.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 7 September 2026.

Next Steps:

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier, and we will continue to review the stock situation to minimise further disruption and update this ICN with the latest information as it becomes available.
• 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.