Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Catheter Products FSS681 and FSS312 (ICN 2614)

• The supply issue with Catheter products from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is now resolved.
• FSS681 and FSS312 are now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Foley Tray and Catheter products from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd (BD) is continuing.
• Two product codes have now moved to ICN 2795 specifically for BD Catheter Foley Trays:
  • FSS640 – Foley tray
  • FSS610 – Foley tray.
• One further product code is now affected and subject to intermittent supply:
  • FSS312 – Self-retaining catheter (foley) 2-way Latex.
• One product code remains subject to intermittent supply:
  • FSS681 – Catheter securing device.
• 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.
• See our Useful Links section to view ICN 2795 for full details and updates.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 17 February 2025.

• The supply issue with Foley Tray, Sheath Incontinence and Catheter products from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has improved.
• 10 product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FSS1041, FSS606, FSS312, FSS313, FSS607, FSS637, FSS664, FSS678, FSS604 and GCT065.
• Three product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSS610 – Foley tray Biocath standard size 16f with legbag
  • FSS640 – Foley tray Ptfe s standard size 14f with legbag
  • FSS681 – Catheter securing device Tricot anchor pad.
• Three product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for most of the affected products. However, some of these products may also become subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• Please note there are still no identified alternatives for FSS681.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 1 February 2025.

• The supply issue with Foley Tray, Sheath Incontinence and Catheter products from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• Two product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • GCT068 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear
  • FSS430 – Catheter securing device.
• One affected product code is now delisted from our online catalogue due to the suppliers’ discontinuation:
  • GCT028 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear.
• Nine further product codes are now affected:
  • FSS312, FSS313, FSS607, FSS637, FSS640, FSS664, FSS678¸ FSS681 and FSS604.
• Seven affected product codes are suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSS1041, FSS606, GCT065, FSS610, FSS312, FSS681 and FSS637.
• Six affected product codes are subject to intermittent supply:
  • FSS313, FSS607, FSS640, FSS664, FSS678 and FSS604.
• 13 product codes are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for some of 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 and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 16 December 2024.

• The supply issue with Foley Tray, Sheath Incontinence and Catheter products from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• Three further product codes are now affected:
  • FSS606 – Foley tray
  • GCT068 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear
  • FSS430 – Catheter securing device.
• Four product codes are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • GCT028, FSS1041, FSS610 and GCT068.
• Three product codes are now subject to intermittent supply:
  • GCT065, FSS430 and FSS606.
• Seven 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 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 11 November 2024.

• The supply issue with Sheath Incontinence products from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• Two further product codes are now suspended and unavailable:
  • FSS1041 – Catheter valve Lever Tap 180 degree not ribbed
  • FSS610 – Foley Tray.
• Two product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • GCT028 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear
  • GCT065 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear.
• Four 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 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 still anticipated to be resolved by 11 October 2024.

• The supply issue with Sheath Incontinence products from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• Two product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • GCT028 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear
  • GCT065 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear.
• 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 and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 11 October 2024.

• The supply issue with Foley Tray and Sheath Incontinence products from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has improved.
• Three product codes are now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FSS610, GCT067 and GCT068.
• Two product codes remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • GCT028 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear
  • GCT065 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear.
• 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 and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 19 September 2024.

• The supply issue with Foley Tray and Sheath Incontinence products from Becton Dickinson is continuing.
• Three further product codes are now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • GCT028 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear
  • GCT065 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear
  • GCT068 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear.
• One previously affected product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • GCT067 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear.
• One previously affected product code is now subject to intermittent supply:
  • FSS610 – Foley tray.
• 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.
• 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 23 August 2024.

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Woking has informed us of a supply issue with its Foley Tray and Sheath Incontinence products.
• Two product codes are affected:
  • FSS610 – Foley tray
  • GCT067 – Sheath incontinence one piece system self-adhesive silicone clear.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:          

• The affected codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• 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 18 November 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.
• 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