Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Stock Oxford Gravity Solution Administration Set FKA397 (ICN 3526)

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Stock Oxford has informed us of a supply issue with its gravity solution administration set.
• There is one product affected:
  • FKA397 − Administration set gravity solution Administration set 160cm with built in 3 way tap and 120cm extension line.
• 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:

• FKA397 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:
  • FSB2243 − Administration set gravity solution 3-way tap & 100cm Extension – 185cm vented/non vented 15 micron filter & prime stop MRI and CT safe Latex & DEHP free
  • FSB1339 − Administration set gravity solution IV Fluid set with 15 micron filter air vent 180cm tubing 3-way conector 120cm extension tubing rotating luer connector
  • FSB85639 − Administration set gravity Vented/Non vented 15 micro air stop filter Safety roller clamp Phthalate free tube.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code 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 30 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.
• However, as this is currently a disrupted market and supply is subject to rapid change, the alternatives offered may also be experiencing temporary supply issues and therefore, customers may need to consider clinically reviewing all additional alternatives provided.
• 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.