Virtus VP-CH-PNV Prenatal Capsule Recall: Leaking Softgels
Virtus Pharmaceuticals recalls VP-CH-PNV prenatal/postnatal capsules due to leaking softgel delivery systems. Check lot #21601142.
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Defective delivery system: Softgel capsules are leaking.
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What happened, in plain English
Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC is recalling VP-CH-PNV Prenatal/Postnatal capsules because the softgel capsules are defective and leaking. The recall affects 1,586 bottles distributed nationwide. The specific lot number involved is 21601142 with an expiration date of 12/17. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/42668-virtus-vp-ch-pnv-prenatal-capsule-recall-leaking-softgels.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/42668-virtus-vp-ch-pnv-prenatal-capsule-recall-leaking-softgels · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1048-2016
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“Virtus VP-CH-PNV Prenatal Capsule Recall: Leaking Softgels.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/42668-virtus-vp-ch-pnv-prenatal-capsule-recall-leaking-softgels. Based on FDA recall #D-1048-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1048-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The softgel delivery system is defective, causing the capsules to leak. This defect may compromise the integrity and dosage of the medication inside the capsule.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the VP-CH-PNV Prenatal/Postnatal capsules, specifically those with lot number 21601142. Individuals taking this prescription prenatal supplement are at risk of receiving a defective product.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your bottle for the brand Virtus Pharmaceuticals, the product name VP-CH-PNV Prenatal/Postnatal capsules, and the NDC 69543-224-30. Specifically look for lot number 21601142 and an expiration date of 12/17.
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What to do — step by step
Check your product details
Verify if your bottle matches the recalled lot number 21601142 and NDC 69543-224-30.
Contact your healthcare provider
Consult with your doctor or pharmacist regarding the defective capsules and appropriate next steps for your prescription.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.3 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class III
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1048-2016 (May 16, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1048-2016 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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