Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Safety Needle and Spinal Needle FTR1167 and FTR449 (ICN 2970)

• The supply issue with Safety Needle and Spinal Needle products from Becton Dickinson is now resolved.
• FTR449 and FTR1167 are now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Stock Oxford has informed us of a supply issue with its Safety Needle and Spinal Needle products.
• The two product codes affected are:
  • FTR1167 – Safety Hypodermic Needle 27G Grey x 13mm Sterile
  • FTR449 – Spinal Needle Luer 25G Orange x 90mm (3.5 inch) Quincke Sterile.
• 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:          

• FTR1167 and FTR449 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.
• 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.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 July 2025.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product codes 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 review the stock situation to minimise further disruption and update this ICN with the latest information as it becomes available.