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Drug 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.

D-0984-2022

May 10, 2022

Class III

Product summary

Firm
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Event
Event 90176
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class III
Quantity
279,179 vials
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-0984-2022

Official wording

Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.

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

Distribution pattern: Nationwide within the United States

Derived failure modes

  • Potency or specification failure

    reason.potency_specification_failure · v1.0.0

    Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications