Supply Issues Becton Dickinson Blood Collection Needles KFK217 and KFK216 (ICN 2941)

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson has informed us of a supply issue with its Blood Collection Needle products.
• There are two products affected:
  • KFK216 – Blood Collection Needle Safety 22G
  • KFK217 – Blood Collection Needle Safety 21G.
• The supply issue is due to manufacturing issues.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue these products are now being threshold managed as they are subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:          

• KFK216 and KFK217 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.
• The affected products are indirect alternatives for each other.
• Another potential indirect alternative product for both affected products is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • KFK977 – Blood Collection Needle Safety 22G 1.25 inch (32mm) Black Sterile.
• 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.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 30 May 2025.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternative 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.