Supply Issues Becton Dickinson Blood Collection Needles KFK216 (ICN 3017)

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Safety Blood Collection Needle.
• One product code is affected:
  • KFK216 – Blood Collection Needle Safety 22G Eclipse 1.25 inch.
• One product in total is affected.
• The supply issue is due to increased demand and lead times.

Impact:

• Due to this ongoing supply issue, this product is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.
• KFK216 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.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 8 August 2025.

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.
• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product code currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier and we will continue to monitor 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.