Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Blood Collection Safety Set Products (ICN 2626)

• The supply issues with Blood Collection Sets from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• Three further product codes are now affected:
  • KFK323, KFK347 and KFK822.
• KFK323 is now suspended and unavailable to order.
• Once lifted from suspension, KFK323 will then become subject to Protect Demand Management.
• KFK347 and KFK822 are now subject to Protect Demand Management, the product codes 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.
• KFK254 remains subject to Protect Demand Management.
• KFK363 remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• Five 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 and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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 31 October 2024.

• The supply issue with Becton Dickinson Blood Collection Systems is ongoing.
• One additional product code is now affected. KFK363 is suspended and unavailable to order.
• KFK254 is still being threshold managed and is subject to Protect Demand Management.
• KFK254 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.
• See our Downloads ▼ section for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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.  We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 15 December 2024.

• The supply issue with KFK254 is continuing.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue, KFK254 is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.
• KFK254 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.
• See our Downloads ▼ section for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption. We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 15 December 2024.

• The supply issue with Blood Collection Set Safety 23G from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• KFK254 is no longer suspended but is now subject to intermittent supply.
• One product code remains affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative FNG85006 has been replaced by KFK979, which has a stronger supply.
• 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.
• Please note, potential alternative KFK058 is currently suspended until 12 September 2024.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code 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 15 December 2024.

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Blood Collection Set Safety 23G.
• One product code is affected:
  • KFK254 – Blood Collection Set Safety 23G blue needle 18cm tube with safety lock and leur adaptor.
• The supply issue is due to shipping delays.

Impact:

• The affected product is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• However, due to the rapid change of status with this product, it could change to intermittent supply when stock becomes available and may continue to change status until the supply issue is resolved.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
• • KFK058 – Blood Collection Set Safety 23G
  • FNG85006 – Blood Collection Set Safety 23G
  • KFK1292 – Blood Collection Set Safety 23G
  • KFK1277 – Blood Collection Set Safety 23G.
• Please note, indirect alternative KFK1292 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• 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 15 December 2024.

Next Steps:               

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