Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Safety Blood Collection Sets KFK347, KFK363 and KFK366 (ICN 3519)

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its safety blood collection sets.
• There are three products affected:
  • KFK347 − Blood Collection Set Safety with Holder 21G green needle 30cm tube with safety lock luer adaptor
  • KFK363 − Blood Collection Set Safety 21G green needle 30cm tube and luer adaptor push button type
  • KFK366 − Blood Collection Set Safety 23G Push Button type blue needle 30cm tube and luer adaptor push button type.
• The supply issue is due to increased demand and lead times.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue, these products are now being threshold managed as they are subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• KFK347, KFK363 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 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 and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 27 November 2026.

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.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Service 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.