# Import Alert 89-17: Detention Without Physical Examination of Medical Devices That Appear to Be Adulterated Because Their Quality Falls Below That Which They Purport or Are Represented to Possess

**Compliance Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Alert number | 89-17 |
| Name | Detention Without Physical Examination of Medical Devices That Appear to Be Adulterated Because Their Quality Falls Below That Which They Purport or Are Represented to Possess |
| Industry | Medical devices & radiation |
| Type | DWPE |
| Last published | 2026-05-05 |

## Why this score
- Detention without physical examination.

Source: U.S. FDA Import Alerts (accessdata.fda.gov) (https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_1156.html). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T19:38:30.901Z.
From FDA's published import alert list; the FDA alert page (linked) is authoritative and lists the firms and products covered. Informational only, not regulatory advice.