Supply Issues KCI Medical Limited Needlefree Disinfection Cap FSW1634 (ICN 3111)

• The supply issue with Needlefree Disinfection Caps from KCI Medical Limited is continuing.
• One product remains subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FSW1634 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap alcohol impregnated for needleless connectors – single cap green.
• One product remains affected in total
• FSW1634 remains 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 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 and for a full list of codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 16 December 2025.

Change:

• The supplier KCI Medical Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its Needlefree Disinfection Cap.
• There is one product affected:
  • FSW1634 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap alcohol impregnated for needleless connectors – single cap green.
• The supply issue is due to reduced manufacturing capabilities.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue this product is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• FSW1634 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:
  • FSB2560 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap, Foam impregnated with 70% Isopropyl Alcohol NON-RETURNABLE
  • FNY85017 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap, Blue- 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) single
  • FSW1435 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap, PureHub cap
  • FSW1683 – Needlefree Disinfection Cap, Contains 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Provides 7 day continual disinfection Orange.
• Please note, indirect alternative FSW1683 is currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• 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 30 November 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 code 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.