Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Dedicated Pump Administration Sets FKA321, FKA856, FKA864, FKA865 and FKA871 (ICN 2685)

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Dedicated Pump Administration Set products.
• There are five product codes affected.
• The supply issue is due to a component shortage.

Impact:          

• Four product codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FKA321, FKA856, FKA864 and FKA871.
• FKA865 is in the process of being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.
• FKA865 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.
• There are potential indirect alternatives for most of the affected products. These products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• However, some of these products may also be subject to intermittent supply.
• We are currently sourcing further alternatives and updates will be made to the product listing as soon as possible.
• 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 anticipated to be resolved by 15 November 2024.

Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products and to view the product codes currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• 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.
• 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 and therefore, customers may need to consider clinically reviewing all additional alternatives provided.
• 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.