Class II · Moderate risk
VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film
cGMP Diviations
VCF, Vaginal Contraceptive Gel (Nonoxynol-9)
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP deviations: out of specifications for assay
Cause type: Wrong potency / content
Sub- or super-potent product, or a failed content-uniformity / assay test. You may receive too little or too much active ingredient - a direct dosing risk. All wrong potency / content recalls.
What was recalled
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
Affected NDC
52925-0512-10
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Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vcf Contraceptive Pre-Filled Applicators Nonoxynol-9 NDC 52925-0512 |
4 g/100g | Gel, Metered Vaginal |
Apothecus Pharmaceutical CORP | OTC |
- Recalling firm
- Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp.
- NDC code
- 52925-512-10
- Origin
- NY, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0151-2025 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.
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