D-0984-2022 Class III Terminated

Recalled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation — East Hanover, NJ

FDA drug recall D-0984-2022 was initiated by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation on May 10, 2022 and is designated Class III. Reason for recall: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications. The recall status is terminated (terminated Feb 28, 2024). Affected quantity: 279,179 vials.

Recall details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
Jun 15, 2022
Initiation Date
May 10, 2022
Termination Date
Feb 28, 2024
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
279,179 vials

Product description

Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5% PROFESSIONAL SAMPLE, packaged in a) 5 single-use containers (0.2 mL each vial) (NDC 0078-0911-95) and b) 4 pouches x 5 single-use containers (NDC 0078-0911-94), Rx Only, Manufactured by: The Ritedose Corporation Columbia, SC 29203; Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation East Hanover, NJ 07936.

Reason for recall

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.

Distribution pattern

Nationwide within the United States

Code information

Lot #: a) and b) 20DJ3, Exp. Date 03/2023.

Source

Dataset
openFDA drug recall enforcement reports
FDA record
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Enforcement Report
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openFDA file date
Nov 10, 2026
Loaded by RegDataLab
Nov 11, 2026

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