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Violation Code: 118

FDA Violation

Charge Code: NOT LISTED

133,692
Total Refusals
29548
Affected Firms
12/31/2025
Latest Case
10/1/2001
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
118
Charge Code
NOT LISTED
Description
It appears the drug or device is not included in a list required by Section 510(j), or a notice or other information respecting it was not provided as required by section 510(j) or 510(k).
Legal Section
502(o), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1Convertors De MexicoJuarez, MEXICO58185
2Quiroproductos de Cuauhtemoc S. De R.L. de C.V.Cuauhtemoc, MEXICO1222
3Tinopal Surgical Corp. (Pvt) Ltd.Sialkot, PAKISTAN491
4DreamCon Co. Ltd.Yangsan, SOUTH KORE359
5Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Warsaw, UNITED STA329
6Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, IncMemphis, UNITED STA285
7F.L. Medical S.R.L.Padova, ITALY277
8NIPRO CORP.Odate, JAPAN271
9P.T. Nipro Indonesia JayaKarawang, INDONESIA266
10Luxottica SpaMilan, ITALY200
11Suzhou Armocon Technology Co.LtdSuzhou, CHINA186
12Cirpro De DeliciasApartado Postal, MEXICO153
13Jr Beauty Enterprise Sdn BhdKuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA150
14GlaxoSmithKline Panama S.A.Panama, PANAMA148
15Edwards Lifesciences AgRio Haina, DOMINICAN 145
16Smiths Healthcare Manufacturing SA de CVCiudad Apodaca, MEXICO140
17Miyuki Elex Co.,LtdHigashiosaka, JAPAN137
18Mian Shahid CorporationMuzaffar Pur Sialkot, PAKISTAN134
19Nobel BiocareThe Netherlands, NETHERLAND134
20SALVA NEW SRLTurin, ITALY129

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
12/31/2025
IMPLANT, DERMAL, COLLAGEN FOR AESTHETIC USE
79LMH
12/31/2025
ALUMINUM CHLORIDE ASTRINGENT/ANTI-PERSPIRANT)
62WBY17
12/30/2025
MICROSCOPE, SPECULAR
86NQE
12/30/2025
PEPTIDE N.E.C.
56FCT99
12/30/2025
PEPTIDE N.E.C.
56FCT99
12/30/2025
PEPTIDE N.E.C.
56FCT99
12/30/2025
ZINC OXIDE (ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN)
66PBJ18
12/30/2025
EXHIBITS - OTHER DRUG RELATED ITEMS N.E.C.
66YAY99
12/30/2025
MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
66VIY99
12/29/2025
ANTIFUNGAL N.E.C.
56GAC99
12/29/2025
LENSES, SOFT CONTACT, DAILY WEAR
86LPL
12/29/2025
LENS, CONTACT (DISPOSABLE)
86MVN
12/29/2025
LENS, CONTACT (DISPOSABLE)
86MVN
Interojo Inc.SOUTH KORE
12/29/2025
TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMERATE
62VDA15
12/29/2025
BANDAGE, ELASTIC
80FQM
SED MERCIFRANCE

Related Violations

Other violations under the same legal section: 502(o), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING

CodeCharge CodeCases
3280FRNMFGREG30650
341REGISTERED21657
3873708NOREG26
3872708LISTING13

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 118?

118 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "It appears the drug or device is not included in a list required by Section 510(j), or a notice or other information respecting it was not provided as required by section 510(j) or 510(k).". This violation is based on 502(o), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 118?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 133692 import refusals issued for violation code 118, affecting 29548 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 118?

The most recent import refusal for violation 118 was on December 31, 2025.

What products are commonly refused for violation 118?

Products commonly refused under violation 118 include: IMPLANT, DERMAL, COLLAGEN FOR AESTHETIC USE, ALUMINUM CHLORIDE ASTRINGENT/ANTI-PERSPIRANT), MICROSCOPE, SPECULAR, PEPTIDE N.E.C.. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 118?

Violation code 118 is based on 502(o), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). This section of the law establishes requirements that imported products must meet to be allowed entry into the United States.

Data sourced from the FDA Data Dashboard, a public database maintained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.