FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0151-2025

Product

VCF, Vaginal Contraceptive Gel, Birth Control, 10 Pre-filled Applicators, Net Wt. 0.09 oz (2.55g) Each, Distributed By: Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp., Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, NDC 52925-512-10

Brand name
Vcf Contraceptive Pre-filled Applicators
Generic name
Nonoxynol-9
Active ingredient
Nonoxynol-9
Route
Vaginal
NDC
52925-512
FDA application
505G(a)(3)
Affected lot / code info
Lot: 3A001/3A001A, Exp: 07/25

Why it was recalled

CGMP deviations: out of specifications for assay

Recalling firm

Firm
Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp.
Manufacturer
APOTHECUS PHARMACEUTICAL CORP
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
485 S Broadway Ste 27, Hicksville, New York 11801-5071

Distribution

Quantity
33,659 retail boxes in US
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA and 2 Distributors in Hong Kong

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-11-22
FDA classified
2024-12-17
Posted by FDA
2024-12-25
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0151-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.