FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0985-2022

Product

Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5% PROFESSIONAL SAMPLE, packaged in a) 5 single-use containers (0.2 mL each vial) (NDC 54092-606-07) and b) 4 pouches x 5 single-use containers (NDC 54092-606-04), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Shire US Inc., 300 Shire Way, Lexington, MA 02421.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) and b) 19F39, Exp. Date 06/2022; 19P27, Exp. Date 10/2022; 20CD1, Exp. Date 03/2023

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.

Recalling firm

Firm
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Health Plz, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936-1016

Distribution

Quantity
279,179 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-05-10
FDA classified
2022-06-06
Posted by FDA
2022-06-15
Terminated
2024-02-28
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0985-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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