Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene, Baxter has temporarily closed its dialysis solutions facility.
Patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis are encouraged to maintain communication with their local clinics as we navigate ongoing supply shortages. The kidney care community is fully engaged and working diligently to ensure that supplies are delivered. Adjustments to prescriptions may be necessary depending on supply availability. We advise you to rely solely on information from your dialysis facility and to disregard any guidance from those without direct knowledge of the situation. Answer phone numbers you don’t recognize, as they may be calls from your healthcare team.
Medical facilities nationwide are being urged to conserve intravenous (IV) fluids and dialysis solutions due to significant shortages. This crisis originated from severe flooding at Baxter’s North Cove facility in North Carolina during Hurricane Helene, which halted the production of essential medical supplies. The company is prioritizing employee safety and is committed to resuming operations swiftly, collaborating closely with various agencies to assess the damage and identify alternative supply routes. Baxter’s global manufacturing network is also working to mitigate any potential supply disruptions.
Fresenius Medical Care is ramping up production of IV fluids and peritoneal dialysis (PD) products while exploring additional options at the request of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Baxter’s Hurricane Helene Updates
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