Sterile Water Irrigant shortage
Current 9 presentations · 3 manufacturers · first FDA posting Apr 28, 2023 · last update Oct 7, 2026
Manufacturers: B. Braun Medical Inc., Baxter Healthcare, Otsuka ICU Medical LLC
Stated reasons (per FDA): Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug; Other
More info: FDA Drug Shortages Database · ASHP drug shortages list (search there for this drug)
Presentations
| Presentation | Manufacturer | Status | Reason | Notes (FDA) | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterile Water In Plastic Container, Irrigant, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0264-2101-00) | B. Braun Medical Inc. | Current Available |
— | Posted Apr 28, 2023 Updated Oct 7, 2026 | |
| Sterile Water In Plastic Container, Irrigant, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0264-2101-10) | B. Braun Medical Inc. | Current Available |
— | Posted Apr 28, 2023 Updated Oct 7, 2026 | |
| Sterile Water, Irrigant, 100 mL/100 mL (NDC 0338-0004-02) | Baxter Healthcare | Current Available |
— | Posted Apr 28, 2023 Updated Oct 2, 2026 | |
| Sterile Water, Irrigant, 100 mL/100 mL (NDC 0338-0004-03) | Baxter Healthcare | Current Limited Availability |
Other | Estimated Recovery: October 2026 | Posted Apr 28, 2023 Updated Oct 2, 2026 |
| Sterile Water, Irrigant, 100 mL/100 mL (NDC 0338-0004-04) | Baxter Healthcare | Current Available |
— | Posted Apr 28, 2023 Updated Oct 2, 2026 | |
| Sterile Water In Plastic Container, Irrigant, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0990-6139-03) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current Unavailable |
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | Product temporarily unavailable. Estimated recovery: TBD. This product is distributed by ICU Medical. For questions regarding this product, please contact ICU Medical. | Posted Apr 28, 2023 Updated Oct 1, 2026 |
| Sterile Water In Plastic Container, Irrigant, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0990-6139-22) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current Unavailable |
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | Product temporarily unavailable. Estimated recovery: TBD. This product is distributed by ICU Medical. For questions regarding this product, please contact ICU Medical. | Posted Apr 28, 2023 Updated Oct 1, 2026 |
| Sterile Water In Plastic Container, Irrigant, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0990-7139-09) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current Unavailable |
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | Product temporarily unavailable. Estimated recovery: TBD. This product is distributed by ICU Medical. For questions regarding this product, please contact ICU Medical. | Posted Apr 28, 2023 Updated Oct 1, 2026 |
| Sterile Water In Plastic Container, Irrigant, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0990-7139-36) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current Unavailable |
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | Product temporarily unavailable. Estimated recovery: TBD. This product is distributed by ICU Medical. For questions regarding this product, please contact ICU Medical. | Posted Apr 28, 2023 Updated Oct 1, 2026 |