1796. Misbranding of infrared bulbs.   V. S. v. 11 Packages of Infrared Bulbs, and
11 circulars.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.    (F. D. C.
No. 16476.    Sample No. 12994-H.) 
LIBEL FILED :   June 20, 1945, Southern District of Ohio.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about April 12, 1945, by the U. S. Medical Specialty
Co., from Minneapolis, Minn.
PRODUCT: 11 packages, each containing an infrared bulb, and 11 circulars en-
titled "A New Scientific Development,!' at Cincinnati, Ohio. The circulars
were enclosed in the shipping carton containing the packages of bulbs. Exam-
ination showed that the product was a device consisting of a ruby glass electrie
bulb, partially silvered on the inside and designed to produce heat.
LABEL, IN PART: (Packages) "375 Watt 120 Volt Mis-35-N. Ruby Ins. Silvered.
Medium Base," and "U. S. C. O: Reflector Infra-Red Bulb."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the following statements iit
the circulars were false and misleading since they represented and suggested,
that the product would be an adequate treatment for the conditions stated and.
implied, whereas the only therapeutic function of .the article would be the
production of heat, and heat does not constitute an adequate treatment for those-
conditions: "If you are suffering from any of the following ailments, we
suggest you consult your doctor about using infra-red rays for relief. Prostatic
Troubles Sprains * * * Sinus trouble Neuralgia Rheumatism Lum-
bago Neuritis Pleurisy Pneumonia Tonsillitis Influenza Arthritis Bron-
chitis Catarrh Asthma Fractures Womens ailments Deafness Ear Trouble-
Skin Diseases Torticollis Boils when open Cholecystitis Endocarditis Low
red blood count To Raise Lowered Vitality To Improve Nervous System
To Relieve Pain To Improve Circulation To Promote Absorption of Exudate-
To Increase Red Blood Count And many others * * * For superficial con-
ditions, such as infections, acute inflammations * * * deep-seated lesions
* * * For general systematic treatment * * * tends to. induce active
circulation."
Further misbranding, Section 502 (b) (1), the product failed to bear a label
containing the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or
distributor.
DISPOSITION: August 29, 1945. No claimant having appeared, judgment of"
condemnation was entered and the product, together with the circulars, was
ordered destroyed. -
DRUGS ACTIONABLE BECAUSE OF OMISSION OF, OR
m       ??UNSATISFACTORY, INGREDIENTS STATEMENTS*