699. Misbranding of finger compresses.    U. S. v. 1,344 Packages of Quick Strips
Finger  Compresses.     Default  decree  of  condemnation  and  destruction.
(F. D. C. No. 6901.   Sample Nos. 92009-E, 92010-E.)
On February 20, 1942, the United States attorney for the Southern District of
California filed a libel against the above-named product at Los Angeles, Calif.,
alleging that it had been shipped on or about January 23, 1942, by the Quick
Manufacturing Co. from Chicago, 111.; and charging that it was misbranded.
The article was alleged to be misbranded in that designs showing application
of the strips to the finger and the statements, "Place Medicated Pad over In-
jury," "Press Edges Together," "Wrap Around Finger," and "Medicated With
Boric Acid or Iodochrome," were misleading when applied to a bandage which
was contaminated with viable micro-organisms; and in that such designs and
statements suggested that it would be suitable for first aid purposes; whereas
it was not.
On March 19, 1942, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.