Supply Issues Becton Dickinson Blood Collection Needle with Holder 22G KFK518 (ICN 3344)

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson has informed us of a supply issue with its blood collection systems.
• There is one product affected:
  • KFK518 – Blood Collection Needle Safety with holder 22G Needle Eclipse with Flashback Facility 1in.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue this product is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• KFK518 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:
  • KFK351 – Blood Collection Needle Safety with holder 21G Eclipse 1.25 inch
  • KFK517 – Blood Collection Needle Safety with holder 21G Needle Eclipse with Flashback Facility 1in
  • KFK397 – Blood Collection Needle Safety with holder 21G Quickshield Complete Plus Flashback Green 21g
  • KFK352 – Blood Collection Needle Safety with holder 22G Eclipse 1.25 inch.
• Please note, three of the alternatives are slightly smaller gauges.
• 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 24 June 2026.

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 and to view the product codes currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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.
• However, as this is currently a disrupted market and supply is subject to rapid change, the alternatives offered may also be experiencing temporary supply issues and therefore, customers may need to consider clinically reviewing all additional alternatives provided.
• 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.