Is Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, and Magnesium Chloride Injection, Solution (Cardioplegic Solution) in shortage?
Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, and Magnesium Chloride Injection, Solution is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Aug 31, 2026).
Every listed package
FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:
- Cardioplegic Solution, Injection, Solution, 17.6 mg/100 mL; 325.3 mg/100 mL; 119.3 mg/100 mL; 643 mg/100 mL (NDC 65219-258-10)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 888-386-1300
FDA recalls of the same active ingredient
Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, and Magnesium Chloride Injection, Solution:
- B BRAUN MEDICAL INC recalls Lactated Ringer's Injection USP, 1000 mL container, Rx only, B. Braun Medical, Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018-3524 USA, NDC
- B BRAUN MEDICAL INC recalls 0.9 % SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION, USP, 3000 mL bags, Rx only, Sterile, B. Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018-3524,
- Huons Co., Ltd. recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 10 mL Ampules, Rx only, Single Dose, Preservative Free, Manufactured for: Spectra
- B BRAUN MEDICAL INC recalls LACTATED RINGER'S IRRIGATION, 3000 mL bags, Sterile, Ex only, B. Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018-3524, USA,
- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL), 1,000 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, Rx only,
- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL) 250 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, Rx only, BD
- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 50 mL x60, Becton, Dickson and Company, 1 Beckton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 0.9% (450 mg per 50 mL) (9 mg per mL) 50 mL, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL) 1,000 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, 1,000
- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL) 100 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, Rx only, BD
- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, (4,500 mg per 500 mL) (9 mg per mL) 500 mL in a 500 mL freeflex bag, Rx only,
- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9% (900 mg per 100 mL) (9 mg per mL) 100 mL in a 100 mL freeflex bag, Rx only,
Other forms on FDA’s list
- Calcium Chloride; Dextrose; Magnesium Chloride; Sodium Chloride; Sodium Lactate Intraperitoneal Injection, Solution
- Dextrose Monohydrate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride Solution
- Peritoneal Dialysis Solution
- Potassium Chloride Tablet, Extended Release
- Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection
Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, and Magnesium Chloride Injection, Solution shortage questions
Is Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, and Magnesium Chloride Injection, Solution (Cardioplegic Solution) in shortage?
Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, and Magnesium Chloride Injection, Solution is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Aug 31, 2026).
What should I do if I can’t get Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, and Magnesium Chloride Injection, Solution?
Don’t stop or ration it on your own. Ask your pharmacist whether another strength, package size or maker is in stock, and ask your prescriber about an alternative if none is.
Source: FDA Drug Shortages Database via openFDA. FDA notes that openFDA data is unvalidated and should not be used to make decisions about medical care; ask your pharmacist or prescriber before changing any medication. FDA Drug Shortages Database.