Supply Issues ICU UK Medical Ltd Needlefree Connection Systems FSB2567, FSB2566, FSB2568 and FSB2569 (ICN 2880)

• The supply issue with Needlefree Connection Systems from ICU UK Medical Ltd has improved.
• One product code is now available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FSB2567 – Needlefree extension set 14 cm (5.5) Appx 0.63 ml Smallbore Bifuse Ext Set w/2 Nuitiv Connectors 2 Check Valves 2 Clamps Rotating Luer.
• One product remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FSB2566 – Needlefree extension set 14 cm (5.5 inches) Appx 0.26 ml Smallbore Ext Set w/Nuitiv Clamp Rotating Luer.
• FSB2566 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.
• Two products which were subject to Protect Demand Management are now suspended and unavailable to order.
  • FSB2568 – Needlefree connector / valve Nuitiv.
  • FSB2569 – Needlefree extension set 14 cm (5.5 inches) Appx 0.44 ml Smallbore Bifuse Ext Set w/2 Nuitiv connectors 2 Clamps Rotating Luer.
• Three product codes remain affected in total.
• 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 9 May 2025.

Change:

• The supplier ICU Medical UK Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its Needlefree Connection Systems products.
• The four product codes affected are:
  • FSB2566 – Needlefree extension set 14 cm (5.5 inches) Appx 0.26 ml Smallbore Ext Set w/Nuitiv Clamp Rotating Luer
  • FSB2567 – Needlefree extension set 14 cm (5.5) Appx 0.63 ml Smallbore Bifuse Ext Set w/2 Nuitiv Connectors 2 Check Valves 2 Clamps Rotating Luer
  • FSB2568– Needlefree connector / valve Nuitiv
  • FSB2569– Needlefree extension set 14 cm (5.5 inches) Appx 0.44 ml Smallbore Bifuse Ext Set w/2 Nuitiv connectors 2 Clamps Rotating Luer.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue these products are being threshold managed as they are subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:          

• The products 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 codes and potential alternatives and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 17 April 2025.

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.
• We will update the ICN when we have further information.
• 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.