FDA recall record

Apothecus Pharmaceutical VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Foam, a) can, 13 applications per can recall — FDA D-0623-2020

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

Class IIIclassification
D-0623-2020official record ID
Dec 25, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0623-2020
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmApothecus Pharmaceutical Corp.
Report dateDec 25, 2019
Recall initiation dateNov 25, 2019
Quantitya) 34,417 cans b)142 cases 5,112 cans
LocationHicksville, NY, United States

Official 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.

Why the product was recalled

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

Distribution information

Nationwide in the US and Canada

How to read the classification

FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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