PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

phosLo (calcium acetate) GelCaps, 667 mg, 200-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA 02451, NDC 0781-2081-02

Reported: May 28, 2014 Initiated: April 14, 2014 #D-1343-2014

Product Description

phosLo (calcium acetate) GelCaps, 667 mg, 200-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA 02451, NDC 0781-2081-02

Reason for Recall

Cross Contamination with Other Products: Potential for contaminant on the cotton packaging inside the bottle. Chemical analysis of the contaminant found on the cotton was identified as a formulation of 4% Trimipramine methanesulfonate - a tricyclic antidepressant..

Details

Units Affected
14,496 bottles
Distribution
PA
Location
Waltham, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
phosLo (calcium acetate) GelCaps, 667 mg, 200-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA 02451, NDC 0781-2081-02. Recalled by Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.. Units affected: 14,496 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Cross Contamination with Other Products: Potential for contaminant on the cotton packaging inside the bottle. Chemical analysis of the contaminant found on the cotton was identified as a formulation of 4% Trimipramine methanesulfonate - a tricyclic antidepressant..
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on May 28, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1343-2014.