Multi-event May 2022 FDA Recall Xiidra by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
This Multi-event Class III drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation on May 10, 2022 for the product Xiidra. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed impurities/degradation specifications.. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0982-2022
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.
05-10-2022
06-15-2022
1,187,092 vials
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide within the United States
02-28-2024
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution), packaged in a) 60 Single-Use Containers: 12 pouches x 5 single-use containers (0.2 mL each vial) (NDC 0078-0911-12) and b) 5- Single-Use Containers (NDC 0078-0911-05) Rx Only, Manufactured by: The Ritedose Corporation, Columbia, SC 29203, Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ 07936.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# :a) and b) 20E21, 20E22, 20E53, 20E54, 20E95, 20E96, 20ED1, 20ED2, 20ED3, 20EK1 Exp. Date 4/2023; 20F27, 20F28, 20F66, 20F67,20FH6, Exp. Date 05/2023; 20G47, 20G48, 20G49, 20G57, 20GB8, 20GE5, 20GE6, Exp. Date 06/2023; 20M41, 20M42, 20M56, 20M66, 20M67, 20MA4, Exp. Date 07/2023; 20S20, 20S22, 20S44, 20S94, Exp. Date 10/2023; 20SA6, 20SA7, 20SE0, Exp. Date 10/2023, 20TE2, 20TG5, Exp. Date 11/2023.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0984-2022
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.
05-10-2022
06-15-2022
279,179 vials
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide within the United States
02-28-2024
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
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.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : a) and b) 20DJ3, Exp. Date 03/2023.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0983-2022
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.
05-10-2022
06-15-2022
1,253,862 vials
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide within the United States
02-28-2024
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5%, packaged in a) 60 Single-Use Containers: 12 pouches x 5 single-use containers (0.2 mL each vial) (NDC 54092-606-01) and b) 5-Single-Use Containers (NDC 54092-606-06), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Shire US Inc., 300 Shire Way, Lexington, MA 02421.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : a) and b)19E31, 19E32, 19E85, 19E86, 19EC0, 19EG8 & 19EG9, Exp. Date 05/2022; 19F13, 19FB0 & 19FC5, Exp. Date 6/2022;19G33, 19G34,19GJ8, Exp. Date 07/2022;19M25, 19M26 & 19M68, Exp. Date 08/2022;19NC0, 19NC1, 19NF2,19NF3, Exp. Date 09/2022;19P26, 19P59, 19P60,19P85,19P86 19P87, Exp. Date 10/2022;19S55, 19S03, 19S04, 19S05,19S07, Exp. Date 11/2022; 19T06, 19T60, 19T61, Exp. Date 12/2022; 20A38, 20A39, 20A64, 20A65, 20AA1, 20AA2, 20AC8, 20AC9, 20AE7, Exp. Date 01/2023; 20B24, 20B25, 20B55, 20B56, 20B57 & 20B58, Exp. Date 02/2023
Recall Number: D-0985-2022
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.
05-10-2022
06-15-2022
279,179 vials
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide within the United States
02-28-2024
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the 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.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : a) and b) 19F39, Exp. Date 06/2022; 19P27, Exp. Date 10/2022; 20CD1, Exp. Date 03/2023
