Supply Chain Interruptions/ Recalls

Supply Chain Interruptions/ Recalls

Welcome to our dedicated page for Supply Chain Interruptions and Recalls in the dialysis industry. Here, you'll find the latest updates and critical information about disruptions and recalls affecting dialysis supplies and equipment. Our goal is to keep you informed and prepared, ensuring that you can manage your operations smoothly and maintain the highest standards of patient care despite unforeseen challenges. 

Last updated 6/24/25.

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Recalls

June 13: Nipro Removes MedicaLyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate due to Contamination 

May 22: Nipro - Voluntary Recall of all lots of BC+ 201, 45x MedicaLyte Liquid Bicarbonate Jugs

March 20: Implantable Port Recall: Smiths Medical Removes ProPort Plastic Implantable Ports Due to Manufacturing Error that May Cause Separation

December 31: FDA Alert: Solution Set with Duo-Vent Spikes Issue from Baxter

December 30: FDA Early Alert: Fluid Delivery Set Issue from Medline

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Discontinuations

June 10: Fresenius Medical Care, Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection

May 14: Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC, Oxybutynin Chloride, Tablet, 5 mg

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Monitoring: PD Fluid Shortage

• June 12 (Revised): Baxter
  • Baxter PD List of NDCs - Limited Availability on Allocation. Delay in shipping.
  • Baxter Recovery site for DHCP letters
• June 5 (Revised): Fresenius Medical
  • Fresenius PD List of NDCs - Sufficient inventory in stock.
• FDA - Peritoneal Dialysis Solution Updates

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Drug Shortages

June 9 (Revised): Hospira, Dubutamine Hydrochloride Injection. Limited Availability or Unavailable. 

Unavailable

• 1,000 mg/250mL: Next delivery Nov. 2025. Estimated recovery Dec. 2025.
• 250 mg/250mL in Dextrose 5%: Next delivery & estimated recovery Dec. 2026. 
• 500 mg/250mL: Next delivery Nov. 2025. Estimated recovery Dec. 2025.
• 250 mg/20mL (NDC 0409-2344-88): Next delivery and estimated recovery Dec. 2028.

Limited Availability

• 250 mg/20mL (NDC 0409-2344-01): Next delivery and estimated recovery Mar. 2026.
• 250 mg/20mL (NDC 0409-2344-02): Next delivery and estimated recovery Jun. 2025.

June 9 (Revised): Hospira, Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Injection. Limited Availability or Unavailable. 

Unavailable

• Solu-Cortef, Injection, 100mg/vial: Next delivery July 2025. Estimated Recovery Q3 2025.

Limited Availability

• Solu-Cortef, Injection - all other mgs. Nect delivery July 2025. Estimated Recovery Q3 2025.

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If you have information on a dialysis-related supply chain interruption, recall, correction, shortage, or discontinuation, please submit here.

If you have any questions, please contact marketing@renalhealthcare.org.

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