Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Stock Oxford Blood Collection Needle Safety with Holder 21G KFK517 (ICN 2435)

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Stock Oxford has informed us of a supply issue with its Blood Collection Needle Safety products.
• There is one product code affected:
  • KFK517 – Blood Collection Safety Needle with Holder 21G.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:

• KFK517 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • KFK397 Blood Collection Needle Safety with holder 21G Quickshield Complete Plus Flashback Green 21g
  • KFK980 – Blood Collection Needle Safety with holder 21G 1.25 inch (32mm) Green Sterile
  • KFK351 – Blood Collection Needle Safety with holder 21G Eclipse 1.25 inch
  • KFK85021- Blood Collection Needle Safety with holder 21G 1.25inch (32mm).
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• We do not have a resolution date at this stage, but the issue is expected to last over six months.

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 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.