Another shortage! What is going on in this country? - TopicsExpress

Another shortage! What is going on in this country? Member Alert Manufacturers increasing the cost of scarce saline solution significantly For further information check the AAOMS Website at aaoms.org, or contact: [email protected]. July 3, 2014 There appears to be no immediate relief for the nationwide shortage of sterile saline solution, a product used primarily in hospitals to clean wounds, mix medications and treat dehydration. In a recent issue of Kaiser Health Care News, manufacturers report they will not be able to catch up with demand until sometime next year. The FDA has approved imported saline from Spain and Norway to help ease the situation, but that will not solve the issue long-term since those countries must supply their own hospitals. ASI partner Southern Anesthesia & Surgical, Inc. has been notified by their manufacturer, Hospira, that costs for various presentations of IV Fluids and Irrigation products will more than double, effective immediately. Hospira indicates that price increases on IV Fluids are required to improve profitability and provide for future investment; without the increases, Hospira indicates they would not be able to continue manufacturing these products. At present, SAS has been able to obtain some of the FDA-approved saline solution from Spain. Although there are some minor differences between the products imported from Spain and saline solution manufactured by Hospira in the US, the products are similarly priced. Follow on Twitter Friend on Facebook Copyright © 2014, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons - All rights reserved. Youre receiving this email because you have a business relationship with the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. Contact us at: 9700 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018 800/822-6637 aaoms.org [email protected] Forward email This email was sent to srt@srt-psc by [email protected] | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | 9700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue | Rosemont | IL | 60018