IV fluid supplies in the United States are limited after a North Carolina manufacturing company was struck by Hurricane Helene. 

Baxter International is one of the largest producers of IV fluids in the U.S. – supplying around 60% of IV fluids to hospitals around the country. It is located in Marion, North Carolina, less than an hour from Asheville, which experienced severe damage after Hurricane Helene. The company had to halt operations, straining supplies of IV fluids throughout the country. 

According to the company: “Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing site was significantly impacted by the rain and storm surge from Hurricane Helene, which was unprecedented in Western North Carolina and resulted in water flooding the facility. Supporting our employees in the impacted communities, bringing the North Cove facility back online and helping to ensure ongoing supply to patients are our top priorities.”