Supply Issues Becton Dickinson Foley Tray FSS679 (ICN 2876)

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson has informed us of a potential product issue with its Foley Tray.
• One product code is affected:
  • FSS679 – Foley tray 12Ch Male/Standard 40cm Nelaton tip Hydrogel coated Silicone with 10ml balloon for long term (3 months) with urine meter.
• This product is suspended while we carry out further investigations with Becton Dickinson, following recent customer feedback.

Impact:

• FSS679 is currently unavailable.
• A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FSS680 – Foley tray 12Ch Male/Standard 40cm Nelaton tip PTFE coated latex with 10ml balloon for Medium term (28 days) with urine meter.
• Indirect alternative FSS680 is currently subject to intermittent supply.
• See our Useful Links section to view ICN 2795 for availability updates on FSS680.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternative.
• We do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• In case you are experiencing any issues with the affected product code, please raise a product complaint via the standard complaint procedure.

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 alternative.
• 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.