Supply Issues Becton Dickinson Blood Collection Needles KFK216 and KFK351 (ICN 3017)

• The supply issue with Blood Collection Needles from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is now resolved.
• All product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Blood Collection Needles from Becton Dickinson is continuing.
• One further product code is now suspended and unavailable order:
  • KFK351 – Blood Collection Needle Safety with holder 21G Eclipse 1.25 inch.
• One product remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • KFK216 – Blood Collection Needle Safety 22G Eclipse 1.25 inch.
• Two products are now affected in total.
• 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 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.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 19 September 2025.

• The supply issue with Blood Collection Needles from Becton Dickinson is continuing.
• One product remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • KFK216 – Blood Collection Needle Safety 22G Eclipse 1.25 inch.
• One product remains affected in total.
• 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 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 code and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 5 September 2025.

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.