Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Stock Oxford Blood Collection Support Adapter KFK036 (ICN 2844)

• The supply issue with Blood Collection Support Product Adapter products from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is now resolved.
• KFK036 is now available to order without restrictions 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 Blood Collection Support Product Adapter.
• One product code is affected:
  • KFK036 – Blood Collection Support Product Adapter.
• The supply issue is due to increased demand and lead times.
• Due to this supply issue this product is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• KFK036 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.
• 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 21 March 2025.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products 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.
• 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.