Drugs Control Department Seizes Medical Devices Worth Rs 13.79 Lakh in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The Drugs Control Department has seized medical devices and consumables worth approximately Rs 13.79 lakh from two establishments in the Cottonpet area of Bengaluru during a special enforcement drive conducted on November 11 and 12.
The operation was carried out by officers of the Drugs Control Department under the Department of Health and Family Welfare.
The seizures were made at the following establishments:
- Mandev Surgipharma Pvt. Ltd.: Medical devices worth ₹6,57,031.
- Shree Mandev Surgicals: Medical devices worth ₹7,21,590.
The seized products included hearing aids, clinical thermometers, surgical gloves, urine bags, compression stockings and other medical devices.
During the inspection, several products were found to be missing one or more mandatory labelling details, including batch numbers, manufacturing and expiry dates, manufacturer details, licence numbers and maximum retail prices (MRP).
Samples have been collected and sent for testing. Further action will be taken in accordance with the law. The department has stated that such enforcement drives will continue, with strict vigilance against violations.
The public has been urged to remain vigilant, purchase medical devices only from authorised sellers and check batch numbers, expiry dates, manufacturer details and MRP before making purchases.
Patient safety is paramount, and every medical device entering the market must comply with prescribed safety, quality and labelling standards. Ensuring that healthcare products meet these requirements remains essential to protecting public health and preventing risks to patients.