Karnataka's Drugs Control Department seized medical devices and consumables worth approximately ₹13.79 lakh from two establishments in Bengaluru's Cottonpet area during a drive on 11 and 12 November. Products worth ₹6,57,031 were taken from Mandev Surgipharma Pvt Ltd and ₹7,21,590 from Shree Mandev Surgicals. Items included hearing aids, thermometers, gloves and urine bags, many missing batch numbers, expiry dates, licence numbers or MRP.