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There were two companies in cities associated with Howard County that received two FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

On Feb. 13, the FDA conducted an inspection of Automated Ophthalmics, Inc. in Elkridge to review device compliance and post-market safety practices, according to information published on the FDA’s official website.

On Feb. 13, the FDA inspected Automated Ophthalmics, Inc. in Elkridge for device compliance and postmarket controls, issuing five violations according to agency data.