US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Apr 14, 2014 (12 years ago)

phosLo (calcium acetate) GelCaps, 667 mg, 200-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was 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..

What 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

Recalling firm
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
NDC code
0781-2081-02
Origin
MA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1343-2014

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.