Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Stock Oxford Administration Set Alaris VP Volumetric Pump FKA879 (ICN 3327)

• The supply issue with needlefree extension sets from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is now resolved.
• FKA879 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issue with administration set Alaris VP volumetric pump from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• One product remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FKA879 – Administration set Alaris VP Volumetric pump Primary set v/u 15um filter roll/c alaris safety clamp pinch clamp smartsite inj port l/265cm p/24ml 3mm id dehp-free pvc.
• One product remains affected in total.
• FKA879 is still 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 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 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 and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 26 June 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Stock Oxford has informed us of a supply issue with its administration set, Alaris VP volumetric pump.
• There is one product affected:
  • FKA879 – Administration set Alaris VP Volumetric pump Primary set v/u 15um filter roll/c alaris safety clamp pinch clamp smartsite inj port l/265cm p/24ml 3mm id dehp-free pvc.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue this product is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• FKA879 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:
  • FKA876 – Administration set Alaris VP Volumetric pump Filter set v/u 15um filter pinch clamp 2 x smartsite inj port roll/c alaris safety clamp 1.2um filter l/275cm p/27ml 3mm id dehp-free pvc
  • FKA883 – Administration set Alaris VP Volumetric pump Primary set v/u 15um filter roll/c alaris safety clamp l/300cm p/27ml 3mm id dehp-free pvc
  • FKA868 – Administration set Alaris VP Volumetric pump Primary set v/u 15um filter roll/c alaris safety clamp l/300cm p/27ml 3mm id dehp-free pvc light resistant (amber)
  • FKA882 – Administration set Alaris VP Volumetric pump Primary set V/U 15m filter roll/C alaris safety clamp L/300cm P/27ml 3mm D low sorbing tubing.
• Please note FKA876 and FKA882 are available via the eDirect supply route and have a longer lead time.
• 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 29 May 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.
• For Protect Demand Managed Products customers are advised to log into our website to view the product code currently subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier to minimise further disruption and we will 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 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.