Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Stopcock with Extension Line FVK958 (ICN 3305)

• The supply issue with stopcock extension line from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is now resolved.
• FVK958 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supplier Becton Dickinson has informed us that the supply issue with its stopcock extension line is ongoing.
• One product code is affected in total:
  • FVK958 – Stopcock with extension line 3 way with injection valve and 100cm extension line (MPC 394870).
• The affected product code remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• 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 and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 22 May 2026.

• The supply issue with stopcock extension line from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• One product is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FVK958 – Stopcock with extension line 3 way with injection valve and 100cm extension line (MPC 394870).
• One product remains affected in total.
• 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 alternative.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 6 May 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its stopcock with extension line.
• There is one product affected:
  • FVK958 – Stopcock with extension line 3 way with injection valve and 100cm extension line (MPC 394870).
• 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:

• FVK958 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 20 April 2026.

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.
• 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.