Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd PICC Line Single Lumen 4Fr Groshong FSQ9586 (ICN 3165)

• The supply issue with PICC Line Single Lumen from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• One product is no longer subject to Protect Demand Management and is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FSQ9586 – PICC Line Single Lumen 4F distal valved with micro introducer kit ECG full tray NON-RETURNABLE.
• One product 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 and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 9 February 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its PICC Line Single Lumen.
• One product is affected:
  • FSQ9586 – PICC Line Single Lumen 4F distal valved with micro introducer kit ECG full tray NON RETURNABLE.
• The supply issue is due to reduced manufacturing capabilities.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue this product is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• FSQ9586 is currently available to order through NHS Supply Chain while our current stocks last. 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.
• Indirect alternative FSQ85377 is in the process of being linked in our online catalogue.
• 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 30 January 2026.

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 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 monitor 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.