The Washington Post

IV fluid shortage due to hurricane prompts hospitals to postpone surgeries

Hospitals across the United States are reeling from a shortage of IV fluids after Hurricane Helene struck a major manufacturing plant in North Carolina, prompting some to postpone elective surgeries ...
Ars Technica

As hospitals struggle with IV fluid shortage, NC plant restarts production

The western North Carolina plant that makes 60 percent of the country’s intravenous fluid supply has restarted its highest-producing manufacturing line after being ravaged by flooding brought by ...
Medscape

Hospitals Reeling From IV Fluid Shortages in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

When Hurricane Helene roared through North Carolina in September, the damage it caused went well beyond local homes and businesses. The North Cove–based manufacturing plant of Baxter International — ...
Reuters

Baxter expects to restart IV fluids line at hurricane-hit plant within next week

Oct 24 (Reuters) - Medical device maker Baxter (BAX.N), opens new tab said on Thursday it expects to restart the highest-throughput intravenous solutions manufacturing line at a hurricane-hit plant in ...
The Hill

IV fluid expiration dates extended

Federal regulators have approved a change to the expiration dates for multiple types of intravenous (IV) and sterile fluids made at a key manufacturing plant recovering from the impact of Hurricane ...