Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Hypodermic Syringe FWC244 (ICN 2776)

• The supply issue with Hypodermic Syringe products from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is now resolved.
• FWC244 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with Hypodermic Syringe products from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• The affected product is no longer subject to Protect Demand Management and is now subject to intermittent supply:
  • FWC244 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock 3 Piece Concentric Clear Sterile.
• One product code remains 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.
• This supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 4 April 2025.

• The supply issue with Hypodermic Syringe products from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• The affected product is no longer suspended and is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FWC244 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock 3 Piece Concentric Clear Sterile.
• This product 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.
• 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 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.
• We do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.

• The supply issue with Hypodermic Syringe products from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FWC244 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock 3 Piece Concentric Clear Sterile.
• One product code remains affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FWC196 – Hypodermic Syringe 2 to 3ml Luer Lock Concentric Clear Plunger Sterile
  • FWC339 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock 3 Piece Concentric Clear Sterile
  • FWC700 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Slip 3 Piece Concentric clear Sterile
  • FWC701 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock 3 Piece Concentric clear Sterile.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 March 2025.

• The supply issue with Hypodermic Syringe products from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FWC244 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock 3 Piece Concentric Clear Sterile.
• One product code remains affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FWC196 – Hypodermic Syringe 2 to 3ml Luer Lock Concentric Clear Plunger Sterile
  • FWC339 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock 3 Piece Concentric Clear Sterile
  • FWC700 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Slip 3 Piece Concentric clear Sterile
  • FWC701 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock 3 Piece Concentric clear Sterile.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 4 March 2025.

• The supply issue with Hypodermic Syringe products from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• One product code remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FWC244 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock 3 Piece Concentric Clear Sterile.
• One product code remains affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FWC196 – Hypodermic Syringe 2 to 3ml Luer Lock Concentric Clear Plunger Sterile
  • FWC339 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock 3 Piece Concentric Clear Sterile
  • FWC700 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Slip 3 Piece Concentric clear Sterile
  • FWC701 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock 3 Piece Concentric clear Sterile.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 17 February 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Stock Oxford has informed us of a supply issue with its Hypodermic Syringe products.
• One product code is affected in total:
  • FWC244 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock 3 Piece Concentric Clear Sterile.
• The supply issue is due to increased demand and lead times.

Impact:

• The affected product is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
• • FWC196 – Hypodermic Syringe 2 to 3ml Luer Lock Concentric Clear Plunger Sterile
  • FWC339 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock 3 Piece Concentric Clear Sterile
  • FWC700 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Slip 3 Piece Concentric clear Sterile
  • FWC701 – Hypodermic Syringe 3ml Luer Lock 3 Piece Concentric clear Sterile.
• Customers are advised to consider the possible size differences when seeking potential alternatives.
• 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 10 January 2025.

Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• 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.