It cited deficiencies that prevented the company from identifying and disposing of obsolete inventory.

Specifically, the Government cited deficiencies that had resulted in 18 recalls by National Medical since 1987.

The Department conducts 1,650 investigations a year and cites deficiencies in about 450 cases, but issues fines in fewer than 10.

The state recently faulted the center for delaying treatment in the case, citing several deficiencies.

The prosecutor has appealed the ruling, citing numerous legal deficiencies.

The board cited several deficiencies in the railroad's training programs and proficiency testing of its employees.

The companies said the letter cited various deficiencies, which they would not specify.

Ten months ago, the state cut its financing, citing deficiencies in the school.

After its investigation, the safety board cited several "serious deficiencies" at the airport, which during tourist season is Arizona's second busiest.

On Aug. 2, the state closed the 58-year-old bridge, one of the last privately owned bridges in the nation, citing structural deficiencies.