Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Administration Set Alaris GP Volumetric Pump Products FKA877, FKA869 and FKA887 (ICN 2864)

• The supply issue with Administration Set Alaris GP Volumetric Pump products from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• One further product code is now subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FKA877 – Administration set gravity solution needlefree.
• One product code remains unavailable to order:
  • FKA869 – Administration set Alaris GP Volumetric pump.
• One product code remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FKA887 – Administration set Alaris GP Volumetric pump.
• FKA887 and FKA877 are 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.
• Three product codes are affected in total.
• 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 alternative.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 3 June 2025.

• The supply issue with Administration Set Alaris GP Volumetric Pump products from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• One further product code is currently unavailable:
  • FKA869 – Administration set Alaris GP Volumetric pump.
• One affected product code which was previously suspended is now subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FKA887 – Administration set Alaris GP Volumetric pump.
• Two product codes are now affected in total.
• FKA887 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 and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 7 May 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Stock Oxford has informed us of a supply issue with its Administration Set Alaris GP Volumetric Pump.
• One product code is affected:
  • FKA887 – Administration set Alaris GP Volumetric pump.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:

• FKA887 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
• • FKA881 – Administration set Alaris GP Volumetric pump
  • FKA861– Administration set Alaris GP Volumetric pump.
• 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 30 April 2025

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• 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.