We understand many of you are facing shortages of PD solutions and IV bags of saline related to the disruption of services at the Baxter North Cove Facility. We received the following information from KCER this morning and wanted to share with you all, as well as the associated links for more information.
“Based on Baxter’s efforts to increase manufacturing capacity at its other sites and our current assessment of anticipated timing of inbound products and air shipments, we are increasing the current U.S. allocation levels of our highest demand IV fluids for direct customers from 40% to 60%, and for distributors from 10% to 60%, effective Wednesday, Oct. 9.”
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Additionally, ASN released guidance “Interim strategies for peritoneal dialysis (PD) solution use for prevalent patients undergoing PD” which can be found on ASN’s website here: https://www.asn-online.org/news/2024/1007-PD_Solutions.pdf These strategies may be useful in translating conservation efforts into actual clinical practice.
Finally, please reach out to us if you are experiencing critical supply concerns so we can facilitate further support.