Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Stock Oxford Needlefree Bag Spike FSB399 (ICN 3156)

• The supply issue with Needlefree Bag Spike from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• One product remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FSB399 – Needlefree bag spike Bag device spike with SmartSite valve L/8.33cm P/0.46ml L/F.
• One product remains affected in total.
• Two additional alternative products have been identified and are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FSW1523- Needlefree bag spike
  • FSW288 – Needlefree transfer spike.
• Our online catalogue is in the process of being updated to reflect the additional alternatives.
• FSB399 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.
• 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.
• 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 anticipated to be resolved by 31 January 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Stock Oxford has informed us of a supply issue with its Needlefree Bag Spike.
• There is one product affected:
  • FSB399 – Needlefree bag spike Bag device spike with SmartSite valve L/8.33cm P/0.46ml L/F.
• 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:

• FSB399 is available to order through NHS Supply Chain while our current stocks last. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.A potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FSB730 – Needlefree bag spike, Bionector spike for use when aspirating or adding fluids to iv bags or bottles.
• 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 alternative.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 2 January 2026.

Next Steps:              

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