Xiidra (Novartis) - Impurity Specifications (2022)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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.
Brand
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
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.
Products Sold
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.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation is recalling Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution), packaged in a) 60 Single-Use Containers: 12 pouches x 5 si due to Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026