Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Blood Collection Needle KFK290 (ICN 2821)

• The supply issue with Blood Collection Needles from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is now resolved.
• One product code is available while our remaining stocks last, once depleted it will then be delisted from our online catalogue:
  • KFK290 – Blood Collection Needle Non Safety 22G.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Blood Collection Needles and Blood Collection Sets from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has improved.
• One product code is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • KFK580 – Blood Collection Set Safety with Holder 21G.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • KFK290 – Blood Collection Needle Non Safety 22G.
• One product code is now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected product. 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.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 11 April 2025.

• The supply issue with Blood Collection Needles and Blood Collection Sets from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has improved.
• Two product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • KFK323 – Blood Collection Set Safety 23G
  • KFK347 – Blood Collection Set Safety with Holder 21G.
• Two product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • KFK290 – Blood Collection Needle Non Safety 22G
  • KFK580 – Blood Collection Set Safety with Holder 21G.
• Two product codes are now 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 codes and potential alternatives.
• We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 5 March 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Blood Collection Needles and Blood Collection Set products.
• Four product codes are affected in total:
  • KFK323 – Blood Collection Set Safety 23G
  • KFK347 – Blood Collection Set Safety with Holder 21G
  • KFK290 – Blood Collection Needle Non Safety 22G
  • KFK580 – Blood Collection Set Safety with Holder 21G.
• The supply issue is due to manufacturing issues.

Impact:          

• The affected product codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• However, some of these products may also be subject to intermittent supply.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 5 March 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 indirect alternatives.
• 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.
• We will update this ICN with the latest information as it becomes available.
• 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.