Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Stock Oxford Hypodermic Syringe FWC062 (ICN 3395)

• The supply issue with hypodermic syringes from Becton Dickinson is continuing.
• One product remains affected:
  • FWC062 – Hypodermic Syringe 30ml Luer Lock Concentric Clear Plunger Sterile.
• One product code is affected in total.
• The affected product remains subject to Protect Demand Management 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 for the affected product. 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 code and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption. We will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 31 August 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson has informed us of a supply issue with its hypodermic syringe products.
• There is one product code affected:
  • FWC062 – Hypodermic Syringe 30ml Luer Lock Concentric Clear Plunger Sterile.
• 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:

• The affected product 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:
  • FWC627 – Hypodermic Syringe – 30ml Luer Lock
  • FWC699 – Hypodermic Syringe – 30ml Luer Lock 3 Piece Concentric clear Sterile.
• 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 code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 27 July 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 and for a full list of codes 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.
• 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.