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BD IV Fluid Support
BD is committed to supplying essential products that support the delivery of and reliance on IV fluids.
- Overview
- Resources
While no BD manufacturing facilities1 were affected by Hurricane Helene, we recognize the urgent IV fluid supply constraints created by manufacturing outages from impacted companies. BD is committed to doing everything we can to support customers by supplying essential products that support the delivery of IV fluids.
The following BD products were not impacted by Hurricane Helene and may be used as alternative care options for IV fluid therapies. Our manufacturing network remains strong and fully operational. We continue to leverage our ongoing capital investment and expansion to deliver increased operational capacity and volume output. However, we have placed these products on a precautionary allocation to prevent stockpiling and ensure customers can continue to access these products during a heightened demand for all saline products:
In addition to the products above, the BD® Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System may help to reduce reliance on IV solutions used for irrigation purposes.2
BD’s priority is to continue serving our current customer base at historical levels. Additional information on incremental product availability is being communicated directly to our customers, channel partners, and Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs). Currently, we do not anticipate supply challenges for historical volume production, and the distribution channel is currently at healthy levels.
We are closely monitoring all incoming orders to meet our supply commitments. Order allocation will be prioritized as follows:
- Current customers based on recent historical demand per respective product line
Ad hoc order increases above historical customer demand
Other Ad hoc orders
BD SmartSite™ Empty Bags are historically a low-usage item. Currently, we have limited supply, but we are working with our manufacturing team to expedite deliveries of additional product. Product sizes currently include 100 and 250mL configurations. Order allocations will be limited to 1,000 per purchase order and allocations will be serviced on a first-come first-served basis.
Topic | Contact Information |
General Product Questions and Availability | Local BD Sales AssociateBD Customer Care at 1-844-823-5433 |
BD IV Fluid Medical Inquiries | Medical.Information@bd.com 1-800-555-7422 x5 |
BD Syringe and Prefilled Flush Medical Inquiries | Medical.Information@bd.com 1-800-555-7422 x5 |
BD Alaris™ Infusion System Clinical Practice Questions | |
BD Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System Inquiries |
- BD IV Fluids are manufactured by Fresenius Kabi, LLC. These sites were not impacted by Hurricane Helene.
- For Irrigation only. Please consult the product insert for complete indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, safety information, and instructions for use.
Websites:
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U.S. FDA Hurricane Helene: Baxter's Manufacturing Recovery in North Carolina
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ASHP Small- and Large-Volume Fluid Shortage - Suggestions for Management and Conservation (updated periodically)
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American Hospital Association Updates on IV Fluids Supplies After Helene Forces Closure of Baxter Manufacturing Plant
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National Home Infusion Association – IV Fluid Resource Center
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Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals - Supply Chain Disruption Resource Center
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CDC-Disruptions in Availability of Peritoneal Dialysis and Intravenous Solutions from Baxter International Facility in North Carolina
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U.S. FDA Drug Shortages
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ASHP Drug Shortages
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Intravenous Fluid Shortage Strategies. HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) - Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE) (2024)
Downloads:
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ISMP Safe Practice Guidelines for Adult IV Push Medications (2015)
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AABB Clinical Transfusion Medicine Committee Letter to AABB Board of Directors Concerning the Saline Supply Shortage (October 8th, 2024)
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BD® Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System
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USP - Operational Considerations for Sterile Compounding by Pharmacy Compounders Not Registered as Outsourcing Facilities During Public Health Emergencies and Natural Disasters
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INS Guidance to Address IV Solution Shortages as a Result of Hurricane Helene (2024)
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BD customer letter concerning fluids disruption Letter: Keep Vein Open (KVO) fluid administration
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American Society of Nephrology Interim Strategies for Conservation of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Solution (October 12th, 2024)
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ASPEN BUD Recommendations for PN Formulation While Following FDA's Temporary Guidance for Parenteral Drug Products (October 16th, 2024)
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Temporary Policies for Compounding Certain Parenteral Drug Products: Guidance for Industry (October 2024)
Websites:
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Spencer S, Ipema H, Hartke P, et al. Intravenous push administration of antibiotics: literature and considerations. Hosp Pharm. 2018;53:157-169. PMID: 30147136
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ISMP Weathering the storm— Safety considerations during fluid shortages (October 16th, 2024)
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ASPEN 2024 Parenteral Nutrition Product Shortage Recommendations: Intravenous Dextrose (October 7th, 2024)
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ASPEN 2024 Parenteral Nutrition Product Shortage Recommendations: Sterile Water for Injection (October 7th, 2024)
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ISMP Fluid Shortage Update - Safeguard Imported Products (October 16th, 2024)
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ASHP Severity and Impact of Sterile Fluid Shortages (October 25th, 2024)
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ASHP Fluid Shortage Importation Risk Mitigation Strategies (November 14th, 2024)