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Violation Code: 509

FDA Violation

Charge Code: NONSTEEL

4
Total Refusals
4
Affected Firms
7/28/2020
Latest Case
4/11/2002
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
509
Charge Code
NONSTEEL
Description
Labeling appears false or misleading or fails to bear adequate directions for use,because the article appears to be misrepresented as a disposable single use instrument when it is intended for use as a stainless steel multi-use instrument.
Legal Section
502(a) and/or 502(f)(1); Misbranding

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1ZOT Nederland B.V. Amsterdam, Lugano BranchLugano, SWITZERLAN1
2Yercon Diagnostic Co LtdChangchun, CHINA1
3Nouvelle Parfumeria GandourAbidjan 01, IVORY COAS1
4Mezorrison Health Science & Technology (Shenzhen) Co.,LtdShenzhen, CHINA1

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
7/28/2020
RESPIRATOR, N95, HOME USE
80NZJ
7/19/2019
MOISTURIZING (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS)
53LC06
11/2/2012
KIT, SCREENING, URINE
83JXA
4/11/2002
STIMULATOR, MUSCLE, POWERED, FOR MUSCLE CONDITIONING
89NGX

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 509?

509 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "Labeling appears false or misleading or fails to bear adequate directions for use,because the article appears to be misrepresented as a disposable single use instrument when it is intended for use as a stainless steel multi-use instrument.". This violation is based on 502(a) and/or 502(f)(1); Misbranding of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 509?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 4 import refusals issued for violation code 509, affecting 4 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 509?

The most recent import refusal for violation 509 was on July 28, 2020.

What products are commonly refused for violation 509?

Products commonly refused under violation 509 include: RESPIRATOR, N95, HOME USE, MOISTURIZING (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS), KIT, SCREENING, URINE, STIMULATOR, MUSCLE, POWERED, FOR MUSCLE CONDITIONING. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 509?

Violation code 509 is based on 502(a) and/or 502(f)(1); 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.