Medications & Supplements/Over-the-Counter

VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film Recalled for Manufacturing Deviations

Agency Publication Date: March 28, 2024

Summary

Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp. is voluntarily recalling 17,280 paper cartons of VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film (nonoxynol-9, 28%) due to deviations from Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements. The recall affects 9-count cartons identified by NDC 52925-112-01. If you have used this product and have health concerns, you should contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for medical advice.

Risk

Deviations in manufacturing practices mean the product may not meet safety and quality standards, which could potentially impact the effectiveness or safety of the contraceptive film.

What You Should Do

The recalled products are 9-count cartons of VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film (nonoxynol-9, 28%) distributed by Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp. with NDC 52925-112-01.
Identify the affected products by looking for Lot # 1G008A/1G00804722 with an expiration date of 07/31/25 printed on the packaging.
If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp. for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film (9 single films)

Variants: nonoxynol-9, 28%, Carton

Lot Numbers:

1G008A/1G00804722 (Exp 07/31/25)

1G008A

NDC:

52925-112-01

Recall #: D-0427-2024; Quantity: 17,280 paper cartons.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 94277

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp.

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 17,280 paper cartons

Distributed To: Nationwide

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

The recalled products are 9-count cartons of VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film (nonoxynol-9, 28%) distributed by Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp. with NDC 52925-112-01.

Identify the affected products by looking for Lot # 1G008A/1G00804722 with an expiration date of 07/31/25 printed on the packaging.

If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp. for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.