Supply Issues ICU UK Medical Ltd Needlefree Bag Spike FSB1285 (ICN 3031)

• The supply issue with Needlefree Bag Spikes from ICU UK Medical Ltd is continuing.
• FSB1285 remains suspended and unavailable to order.
• One product code 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 alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 30 September 2025.

• The supply issue with Needlefree Bag Spikes from ICU UK Medical Ltd is continuing.
• FSB1285 is no longer subject to Protect Demand Management and is now suspended and unavailable to order.
• One product code remains affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. 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 codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 9 September 2025.

Change:

• The supplier ICU UK Medical Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Needlefree Bag Spikes.
• There is one product affected:
  • FSB1285 – Needlefree bag spike Bag spike with MicroCLAVE connector.
• 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:

• FSB1285 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 22 August 2025.

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 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.