CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 3 Apr 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film (nonoxynol-9, 28%) recalled
Apothecus Pharmaceutical is recalling VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film (nonoxynol-9, 28%), package in a carton with films, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Mar 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0427-2024
- FDA event ID
- 94277
- Recalling firm
- Apothecus Pharmaceutical, Hicksville, NY
- Brand
- Vcf Contraceptive
- Manufacturer
- APOTHECUS PHARMACEUTICAL CORP.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Mar 2024
- FDA classified
- 28 Mar 2024
- Reported
- 3 Apr 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations
- Drug class
- Hormones & Birth Control
Timeline
| 21 Mar 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Mar 2024 | Classified by FDA | +7 days |
| 3 Apr 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
cGMP Diviations
Product as listed by the FDA
VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film (nonoxynol-9, 28%), package in a carton with 9 single films, Distributed By: Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, NDC 52925-112-01
Where it was distributed
USA nationwide.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
cGMP Diviations
Which lots are affected?
Lot # 1G008A/1G00804722, Exp 07/31/25
Where was it sold?
USA nationwide.
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
More recalls from Apothecus Pharmaceutical
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | VCF, Vaginal Contraceptive Gel, Birth Control recalledVcf Contraceptive Pre-filled Applicators | Apothecus Pharmaceutical | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Foam, a), 13 applications recalled | Apothecus Pharmaceutical | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
Other Nonoxynol-9 recalls
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | VCF, Vaginal Contraceptive Gel, Birth Control recalledVcf Contraceptive Pre-filled Applicators | Apothecus Pharmaceutical | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |