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Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5% PROFESSIONAL SAMPLE, packaged in a) 5 single-use containers (0.2 mL each ... — FDA record D-0985-2022

Reported terminated

Status as reported in the agency record. FDA warns that enforcement status may not track the current recall lifecycle; check the current official notice.

Source date May 10, 2022. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026.

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What the record says

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.
Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.
Classification: Class III
Recalling firm: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Quantity: 279,179 vials
Agency-reported status: Terminated
Source record identifier: D-0985-2022

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Lot and product identifiers

Label field	Details supplied by the agency
Lot, code or applicability	Lot #: a) and b) 19F39, Exp. Date 06/2022; 19P27, Exp. Date 10/2022; 20CD1, Exp. Date 03/2023

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Distribution

Nationwide within the United States

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Dates in the source

Report date: Jun 15, 2022
Recall initiation date: May 10, 2022
Center classification date: Jun 6, 2022
Termination date: Feb 28, 2024

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