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Class III: unlikely to cause harmTerminated

Apothecus Pharmaceutical VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Foam Recall

VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Foam, a) can, 13 applications per can

Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp. · Hicksville, NY

Risk level
Class III
Reported by FDA
Dec 25, 2019
Recall ID
D-0623-2020
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Summary

Apothecus Pharmaceutical recalled VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Foam starting Nov 25, 2019. The FDA classified it as Class III (unlikely to cause harm) and published enforcement report D-0623-2020 on Dec 25, 2019. Reason: Defective Delivery System: canister unit exhibiting propellant leakage or loss, rendering the product and canister unusable. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Defective Delivery System: canister unit exhibiting propellant leakage or loss, rendering the product and canister unusable

Product description

VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Foam, a) can, 13 applications per can, Net wt. 0.6 oz (17g). NDC 52925-312-14, b) case pack with 36 cans in a nested container. Net wt 0.6 oz (17g) per can. NDC 52925-312-06, Distributed By: Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp. Oyster Bay, NY 11771.

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot # 31560, 31561 exp. date 06/2021

Where it was sold

Nationwide in the US and Canada

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
  • Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
  • If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
  • Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Recall details

Recall number
D-0623-2020
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Nov 25, 2019
FDA report date
Dec 25, 2019
Quantity
a) 34,417 cans b)142 cases 5,112 cans
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp.

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0623-2020, exactly as published.

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City
Hicksville
State
NY
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
84289
Address
485 S Broadway Ste 27
Code information
Lot # 31560, 31561 exp. date 06/2021
Postal code
11801-5071
Report date
Dec 25, 2019
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-0623-2020
Classification
Class III
Recalling firm
Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp.
Product quantity
a) 34,417 cans b)142 cases 5,112 cans
Termination date
Sep 24, 2024
Reason for recall
Defective Delivery System: canister unit exhibiting propellant leakage or loss, rendering the product and canister unusable
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Foam, a) can, 13 applications per can, Net wt. 0.6 oz (17g). NDC 52925-312-14, b) case pack with 36 cans in a nested container. Net wt 0.6 oz (17g) per can. NDC 52925-312-06, Distributed By: Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp. Oyster Bay, NY 11771.
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the US and Canada
Recall initiation date
Nov 25, 2019
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Dec 19, 2019

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-0623-2020, published Dec 25, 2019. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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