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This measure directly affects patients who have to undergo surgery or suffer from dehydrationsince intravenous fluids are used by hospitals for these situations, and it is generating a great crisis in many establishments.
“Efforts are already being made to remedy the situation and we will not spare resourcesneither human nor financial, to resume production and help ensure that patients and providers have the products they need,” said Joe E. Almeida, president and CEO of Baxter, according to statements reproduced in an official statement.
According to the aforementioned media, Baxter International supplies about 60 percent of U.S. IV fluid bagsand is currently working with other agencies to stop interrupting this supply to patients who need it, supporting these recovery efforts.
Baxter’s promise for affected patients in the United States
Given the lack of intravenous fluids, and in order not to neglect patient care, Baxter International also assured in the statement published on its official website that has committed US$1.5 million in donations to humanitarian aid partners to help address needs recovery.
“While the company is working quickly to restore its manufacturing operations and return to production, The disruption is anticipated to negatively impact the Company’s financial results.. “Once the company can more fully assess the damage, it will be in a better position to estimate any expected impact,” the company warned in a statement.
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