Lactated Ringer's Irrigation Shortage
Last Updated: February 5, 2025
Status: Current
Products Affected - Description
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- Lactated Ringer's Irrigation Solution, BBraun, 1000 mL bottle, 16 count, NDC 00264-2203-00
- Lactated Ringer's Irrigation Solution, BBraun, 2000 mL bottle, 8 count, NDC 00264-2203-50
- Lactated Ringer's Irrigation Solution, BBraun, 3000 mL bottle, NDC 00264-7389-60
- Lactated Ringer's Irrigation Solution, BBraun, 4000 mL bottle, 4 count, NDC 00264-2203-70
- Lactated Ringer's Irrigation Solution, Baxter, 1000 mL bottle, 12 count, NDC 00338-0114-04
- Lactated Ringer's Irrigation Solution, Baxter, 3000 mL bag, 4 count, NDC 00338-0137-27
- Lactated Ringer's Irrigation Solution, Baxter, 5000 mL 2 count, NDC 00338-0137-29
- Lactated Ringer's Irrigation Solution, Pfizer, 3000 mL 4 count, NDC 00409-7828-08
- Ringer's Irrigation Solution, BBraun, 1000 mL bottle, 16 count, NDC 00264-2202-00
Reason for the Shortage
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- Baxter has sustained damage to their North Cove plant that supplies large volume fluids. Some lines are now functional.
Available Products
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- There is insufficient supply for usual ordering
Estimated Resupply Dates
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- All marketed presentations are on allocation.
Alternative Agents & Management
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- See ASHP Suggestions for Management and Conservation during Fluid Shortages at https://www.ashp.org/drug-shortages/shortage-resources/publications/fluid-shortages-suggestions-for-management-and-conservation
Updated
Updated February 5, 2025 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created October 6, 2024 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2025, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
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