Oct 21 (Reuters) - Baxter International ( BAX ) on

Monday said that it aims to restore the number of new patients

able to begin using its peritoneal dialysis solutions to

pre-Hurricane Helene levels by the end of the year.

Previously, the company had asked doctors and healthcare

professionals to limit new dialysis patients to those under 18

as it worked to resolve supply issues.

Baxter also said it has increased allocations to 100% for

certain children's hospitals to ensure a steady supply for the

most vulnerable patients.

Last month, the medical device maker reported that its North

Cove facility in North Carolina had been impacted by

hurricane-related flooding, leading to its temporary closure.

This disruption has caused a shortage of intravenous products,

including saline and dialysis solutions, in the U.S.