Supply Issues Becton Dickinson UK Ltd Woking Biopsy Needles FYU2876 and FYU2877 (ICN 3251)

• The supply issue with Biopsy Needles from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• Two products remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FYU2876 – Biopsy Needle 18G PINK x 200MM Sterile
  • FYU2877 – Biopsy Needle 18G PINK x 250MM Disposable Core Instrument Sterile.
• Two products remain affected in total.
• Please note there have been further changes to the indirect alternatives for both products, these are available to order and now linked in our online catalogue:
  • FRF8860 – 18G PINK x 200MM Hybrid Automatic/Semi Automatic Sterile
  • FIB1217 – 18G x 250mm Sterile
  • FNB014 – 18G x 200mm Sterile optional co-axial mcxs1820tx
  • FNB85332 – 18GX25CM TROCAR TIP
  • FIB156 – 18G x 200mm Sterile full core instrument optional co-axial mcxs1820bp
  • FIB161 – 18G x 200mm Sterile full core instrument with co-axial 17g x 16.8cmFNB014 – 18G x 200mm Sterile optional co-axial mcxs1820tx.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes 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 still anticipated to be resolved by 8 June 2026.

• The supply issue with Biopsy Needles from Becton Dickinson UK Ltd is continuing.
• Two products remain suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FYU2876 – Biopsy Needle 18G PINK x 200MM Sterile
  • FYU2877 – Biopsy Needle 18G PINK x 250MM Disposable Core Instrument Sterile.
• Two products remain affected in total.
• Please note, the indirect alternatives have changed for both products and are in the process of being added and linked in our online catalogue:
  • FIB1216 – Biopsy Needle 18G x 200mm Sterile
  • FNB273 – Biopsy Needle 18G GREEN x 200MM Disposable Core Instrument Sterile
  • FTR85137 – Biopsy Needle 18G Pink x 200mm normal tip automatic disposable spring loaded system with 22mm penetration depth
  • FTR85148 – Biopsy Needle 18G Pink x 250mm normal tip automatic disposable spring loaded system with 22mm penetration depth.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes 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 still anticipated to be resolved by 8 June 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Biopsy Needles.
• There are two product codes affected:
  • FYU2876 – Biopsy Needle 18G PINK x 200MM Sterile
  • FYU2877 – Biopsy Needle 18G PINK x 250MM Disposable Core Instrument Sterile.
• The supply issue is due to an unexpected production issue that is currently impacting the ability to meet demand for these devices.

Impact:          

• The affected products are currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• 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 codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 8 June 2026.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives and to view the customer letter.
• 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.