Virtus Pharmaceuticals Recalls Leaking Prenatal/Postnatal Capsules
Virtus Pharmaceuticals is recalling 1,586 bottles of VP-CH-PNV Prenatal/Postnatal capsules because the softgel capsules are leaking.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 1/5 (Low).
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The defect is a packaging/delivery system issue (leaking capsules) with no reported injuries or illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC is recalling 1,586 bottles of VP-CH-PNV Prenatal/Postnatal capsules. The product is a prescription-only prenatal supplement sold in 30-count bottles. The recall is due to a defective delivery system where the softgel capsules are leaking.
The affected product is identified by Lot # 21601142 with an expiration date of 12/17. The NDC number is 69543-224-30. The product was distributed nationwide.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or the recalling firm for instructions on return or disposal.
The recalled product
- Product
- VP-CH-PNV Prenatal/Postnatal capsules, prenatal supplement, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Tampa, FL 33619, NDC 69543-224-30
- Manufacturer
- Virtus Pharmaceuticals, Llc
- Category
- Drug — Prenatal Supplement
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,586
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Lot # 21601142 Exp 12/17
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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