Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalls Metoprolol Tartrate Injection, USP, 5 mg/ 5 mL (1 mg/mL), 5 mL per sterile single use glass vial, Rx Only, Manufactured
Baxter Healthcare recalls Metoprolol Tartrate Injection due to failed pH specifications that could affect safety. Affected lots have specific NDC and expiration dates. Consumers should check their product details.
Recall notice
Failed pH Specifications: Upward shift in the pH of the solution within the shelf life of the impacted lots.
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What happened, in plain English
Baxter Healthcare is recalling Metoprolol Tartrate Injection vials that failed pH specifications. This could lead to safety issues if the medication's pH shifts during storage. The recall affects specific lots with known expiration dates and NDC numbers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39506-baxter-metoprolol-injection-recall-failed-ph-specifications-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39506-baxter-metoprolol-injection-recall-failed-ph-specifications-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0222-2019
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“Baxter Metoprolol Injection Recall: Failed pH Specifications Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39506-baxter-metoprolol-injection-recall-failed-ph-specifications-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0222-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0222-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The injection solution's pH shifts upward within the shelf life of the impacted lots. This could affect the medication's stability and safety, though the exact risk mechanism isn't clearly described in the recall notice.
Who’s affected
Prescription medication users who have the specific vial lots listed in the recall. Patients receiving this medication for heart conditions are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the NDC number 36000-033-10 on the vial. Look for lot numbers starting with A061267, A061273, or other listed codes. The expiration dates range from October 2018 to November 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify the NDC number (36000-033-10) and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Questions people ask
Is this medication safe to use?
The recall states the product failed pH specifications, but does not specify if it is safe to use. The official notice does not provide details on the risk level.
What should I do if I have this medication?
The recall does not include a remedy, so the official notice does not specify what action to take.
How can I check if my vial is affected?
Check the NDC number 36000-033-10 and lot numbers starting with A061267, A061273, or other listed codes in the recall notice.
Contact Baxter Healthcare
We’ve drafted a message you can send Baxter Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0222-2019 — Baxter Healthcare Baxter Healthcare Hello, I own a Baxter Healthcare that is covered by recall D-0222-2019 from Baxter Healthcare. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0222-2019 (October 15, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0222-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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