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Shortage Avoided

STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION USP

ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION USP in Canada?

Yes. STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION USP 100% has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated December 20, 2024).

Why is STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION USP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION USP be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength100%
Last updated2022-06-28

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

00038229

Strength

100%

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

TOPICAL IRRIGATION INTRAPERITONEAL

Active Ingredient

WATER

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-06-28

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION USP has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.