Supply Issues Fresenius Kabi Ltd All Routes Administration Sets FKA542 (ICN 2779)

• The supply issues with Administration Set products from Fresenius Kabi Ltd All Routes is now resolved.
• FKA542 is now available to order through our online catalogue.
• This ICN is now closed.

• The supply issues with Administration Set products from Fresenius Kabi Ltd All Routes is continuing.
• One product code remains affected in total:
  • FKA542 – Administration set for use with Volumat Agila infusion pumps.
• FKA542 remains subject to Protect Demand Management.
• FKA542 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.
• Unfortunately, there are still no alternatives available. Customers are advised to view the online catalogue for products they deem suitable.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier and we will update this ICN with the latest information as it becomes available.
• We do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue, we aim to update this ICN by 31 March 2025.

• The supply issues with Administration Set products from Fresenius Kabi Ltd All Routes is continuing.
• One product code remains affected in total:
  • FKA542 – Administration set for use with Volumat Agila infusion pumps.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue, FKA542 is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.
• FKA542 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.
• Unfortunately, there are no alternatives available. Customers are advised to view the online catalogue for products they deem suitable.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier and we will update this ICN with the latest information as it becomes available.
• We do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue, we aim to update this ICN by 28 February 2025.

Change:

• The supplier Fresenius Kabi Ltd All Routes has informed us of a supply issue with its Administration Set products.
• One product code is affected in total:
  • FKA542 – Administration set for use with Volumat Agila infusion pumps.
• The supply issue is due to increased demand and lead times; there has been an unprecedented increase in global demand.

Impact:

• FKA542 is currently unavailable to order.
• Unfortunately, there are no alternatives available. Customers are advised to view the online catalogue for products they deem suitable.
• We do not currently have a resolution date for the supply issue, but we aim to update this ICN by 19 January 2025.

Next Steps:              

• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier and we will 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.