802. misbranding; of UtraJel.    IT. S. v. 59 Boxes of UtraJel Regular and 8 Boxes
of UtraJel Mild.    Default decree of condemnation and destruction.    (F.
D. C. No. 7490.    Sample Nos. 92548-E, 92549-E.)
On May 12, 1942, the United States attorney for the Southern District of Cali-
fornia filed a libel against 58 boxes of UtraJel Regular and 8 boxes of UtraJel
MTTd, at Los Angeles, Calif., alleging that the articles had been shipped in inter-
state commerce on or about April 18, 1942, by the Pynosol Laboratories, Inc.,
from Chicago, JR.
Analysis of a sample of the UtraJel Regular showed that it consisted essentially
of soap, water, oil of pine, and combined iodine. Analysis of a sample of the
UtraJel Mild showed that it consisted essentially of soap, water, and oil of pine.
The articles were alleged to be misbranded in that they would be dangerous
to health when used in the dosage and with the frequency and duration prescribed,
recommended, or suggested in the labeling since they might result in injury to
the parts to which applied and to other organs of the body. The dosage recom-
mendations were in part as follows: "As a Uterine Evacuant * * * Prepare
field, gently insert sterilized applicator into the internal os and pass it carefully
along the canal and into the mouth of the uterus remembering the position of
the uterus as determined by previous bimanual examination. In aU cases treat-
ment should be administered very slowly to eliminate as much, the possibility of
shock and excessive cramping. Dosage: 2 to 5cc first month, 8-10cc second
month, 12-15cc third month and 20-22cc for farther advanced cases. Note: in
some cases it may be necessary to increase dosage slightly, depending entirely on
individual case * * * When no response is obtained after treatment, it is due
either to uterine inertia or insufficient dosage. A great number of cases respond
to a second treatment * * * The same procedure should be followed if por-
tions of placenta are retained."
They were alleged to be misbranded further in that the foUowing statements
"Cervical Infections and Cervical Erosions (Minor) * * * Infections of the
Cervical Canal (Minor) * '* * Cystic Cervix," were false and misleading
since the articles would not be effective treatments for the conditions mentioned,
and in that the statements "UtraJel * * * As a Uterine Evacuant * * *
UtraJel has been used successfully for induction of labor in full term deliveries,
 and for the expulsion of either entire or parts of placenta," were false and
misleading since they represented and suggested that the articles were safe and
appropriate for Introduction into the uterine cavity, whereas they were hot
safe and appropriate for such use but were unsafe and dangerous and were
capable of producing serious or even fatal consequences.
On August 10, 1942, no claimant having appeared judgment of condemnation
was entered and the products were ordered destroyed.