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Violation Code: 126

FDA Violation

Charge Code: FAILS STD

702
Total Refusals
483
Affected Firms
12/5/2025
Latest Case
10/8/2001
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
126
Charge Code
FAILS STD
Description
The article appears to be a device which is subject to a performance standard established under Section 514 and does not appear to be in all respects in conformity with such standard.
Legal Section
501(e), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1Ansell Shah Alam Sdn BhdSelangor Darul Ehsan, MALAYSIA19
2Cynosure, LLCWestford, UNITED STA17
3Smiths Healthcare Manufacturing S.A. de C.V.Tijuana, MEXICO10
4Albaad FemCaesarea, ISRAEL9
5Grand Work Plastic Products Co., Ltd.Zanhuang City, CHINA8
6Track Of SurgicalSialkot, PAKISTAN8
7Teletronica S A De C VTijuana, MEXICO7
8MONOKEL EYEWEARNorrkoping, SWEDEN7
9LUMENTUMShenzhen, CHINA7
10Hichance Industries LimitedYangzhou, CHINA6
11HONSUN (NANTONG) Co., Ltd.Nantong City, CHINA6
12Plasticos y Materias Primas, S.A. de C.V.Guadalajara, MEXICO6
13Gea Sarl Dba ItlMolsheim, FRANCE6
14Cardinal Health (Kenmex Medical Specialties)Tijuana, MEXICO6
15Siemens AgErlangen, GERMANY6
16Zhongshan City Newwish Metal & Electronical FactoryZhongshan City, CHINA5
17SHANGHAI XINDUN TRADE CO LTDShanghai, CHINA5
18Ge MedicalFreiburg im Breisgau, GERMANY5
19Hako Med GmbhKarlsruhe, GERMANY5
20GENIUS CHIP (SHEN ZHEN) LIMITEDShenzhen, CHINA5

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
12/5/2025
DENSITOMETER, BONE
90KGI
NAUTIUS INCUNITED STA
11/10/2025
GENERAL PURPOSE LASER PRODUCTS, NON-MEDICAL
95RDW
5/29/2025
NEEDLE, HYPODERMIC, SINGLE LUMEN
80FMI
5/9/2025
GENERAL PURPOSE LASER PRODUCTS, NON-MEDICAL
95RDW
4/22/2025
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION AND DATA TRANSFER, LASER
95RFN
4/22/2025
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION AND DATA TRANSFER, LASER
95RFN
4/22/2025
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION AND DATA TRANSFER, LASER
95RFN
4/22/2025
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION AND DATA TRANSFER, LASER
95RFN
4/22/2025
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION AND DATA TRANSFER, LASER
95RFN
4/22/2025
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION AND DATA TRANSFER, LASER
95RFN
4/22/2025
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION AND DATA TRANSFER, LASER
95RFN
SANMINAMEXICO
4/22/2025
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION AND DATA TRANSFER, LASER
95RFN
4/22/2025
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION AND DATA TRANSFER, LASER
95RFN
FABRINETTHAILAND
4/22/2025
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION AND DATA TRANSFER, LASER
95RFN
FABRINETTHAILAND
4/22/2025
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION AND DATA TRANSFER, LASER
95RFN
FABRINETTHAILAND

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 126?

126 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article appears to be a device which is subject to a performance standard established under Section 514 and does not appear to be in all respects in conformity with such standard.". This violation is based on 501(e), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 126?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 702 import refusals issued for violation code 126, affecting 483 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 126?

The most recent import refusal for violation 126 was on December 5, 2025.

What products are commonly refused for violation 126?

Products commonly refused under violation 126 include: DENSITOMETER, BONE, GENERAL PURPOSE LASER PRODUCTS, NON-MEDICAL, NEEDLE, HYPODERMIC, SINGLE LUMEN, FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION AND DATA TRANSFER, LASER. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 126?

Violation code 126 is based on 501(e), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION 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.