Baxter, Hurricane Helene
Baxter bringing back hurricane-hit IV supply facility in stages
Baxter International is bringing its hurricane-hit IV manufacturing facility in North Carolina back online in stages, with a goal of restoring 90% to 100% of customer needs by the end of the year, the company said on Wednesday.
Baxter ups IV fluid allocations amid supply shortages
As hospitals around the U.S. report IV fluid shortages, Baxter has increased supply allocations for direct customers and distributors. It plans to return to 90% to 100% allocation of certain supplies by the end of 2024.
Baxter offers recovery timeline after major IV fluid plant closure due to Hurricane Helene
Through allocations, Baxter is limiting how much customers can order based on their past purchases, medical necessity and inventory. For its "highest demand IV fluids," Baxter says it’s currently supplying direct customers about 40% to 60% of their normal ordering, with the hope to meet the majority of regular demand by year-end.
Hurricane Helene impact on Baxter to further limit IV fluid supply, HHS says
The closure of Baxter International's North Cove facility in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene could further limit the supply of intravenous fluids, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Wednesday.
Hurricane Helene causes dire IV fluid shortage at hospitals nationwide
An IV fluids plant that supplies a majority of America's health care system has been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Dr. Kenneth Perry discusses the importance of this treatment for various conditions.
Hurricane Helene causes IV fluid shortages affecting Duke Health
Due to damage inflicted upon health care manufacturer Baxter International’s North Cove facility in Marion, N.C., Duke Health is experiencing a shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids and other specialty sterile fluids.
Hospitals work around IV fluid shortage after Helene damages 'predominant' manufacturing facility
Officials with Lexington Medical Center, Prisma, and the Medical University of South Carolina say they're developing conservation plans and securing other suppliers.
Following Hurricane Helene, Baxter doesn’t expect to return to normal supply of IV fluids until end of 2024
It could be months before Deerfield-based Baxter International is able to fully ramp back up its supplies of IV fluids, after its largest manufacturing plant was damaged by Hurricane Helene, Baxter said Wednesday – something that could have serious implications for hospitals.
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Baxter International increases IV fluid allocations to hospitals with plans to resume full inventory by year-end
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IV fluid supply crunch forces hospitals to postpone elective surgery
A limited supply of IV fluid, stemming from damage caused by Hurricane Helene, is forcing some hospitals across the U.S. to ...
After Helene hit IV fluid plant, NC hospitals use Gatorade, rationing to handle shortages
Hurricane Helene had hammered Baxter International’s plant in McDowell County, causing the disruptions in supply.
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IV fluid shortage affecting 88% of providers: Premier
Almost 90% of providers are experiencing an IV fluid shortage due to the temporary closure of Baxter's North Carolina plant, ...
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UHS experiencing IV fluid shortage
Hurricane Helene damaged one of the nation's leading producers of I-V fluid, leaving medical providers across the country ...
I.V. fluid shortage causes Mass General Brigham to suspend non-emergent elective procedures
The company that manufactures 60% of the country’s I.V. fluid, Baxter, is located in North Carolina and was seriously ...