Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Blood Collection Sets KFK348 and KFK366 (ICN 2913)

• The supply issue with Blood Collection Sets from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• One product is no longer subject to Protect Demand Management and is now subject to intermittent supply:
  • KFK348.
• One product remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • KFK366.
• Two products remain affected in total.
• KFK366 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.
• Two product codes remain 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 to view the product codes currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 13 August 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Blood Collection Sets.
• Two product codes are affected:
  • KFK348
  • KFK366
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:          

• The affected product codes are subject to Protect Demand Management.
• KFK348 and KFK366 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.
• Potential indirect alternatives are available to order through our online catalogue.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 18 June 2025.

Next Steps:               

• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier and we will continue to review the stock situation to minimise further disruption.
• 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.