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National Patient Safety Alert - DHSC
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Steriflex No. 109 (1L) and No. 171 (2L): Potassium Chloride 0.15%, Sodium Chloride 0.45%, Glucose 2.5% Bags
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Fresenius Kabi are transitioning their Steriflex® range of licensed and unlicensed IV fluid bags to DEHP-free IV fluid bags in line with changes to reach regulations, and have experienced a shortage during this change due to increased demands and lack of availability of raw materials.
The following products will be continued within their portfolio however there will be a shortage during this transitional period: - Steriflex® No. 109 (1L): potassium chloride 0.15%, sodium chloride 0.45%, glucose 2.5% containing potassium 20mmol in 1L is out of stock until September 2026.
- Steriflex® No. 171 (2L): potassium chloride 0.15%, sodium chloride 0.45%, glucose 2.5% containing potassium 40mmol in 2L will be out of stock from May until August 2026.
Fresenius Kabi have applied monthly allocations for Steriflex® No.171 (2L) bag. Contact your FK account manager if you require further information.
A range of alternative IV fluid bags from other suppliers are available, but the use of these products will require review of protocols and prescriptions on electronic prescribing systems and some may require additions to pre-made bags.
This National Patient Safety Alert provides further background, clinical information and actions for providers.
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16-Jan-2026
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06-Feb-2026
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