2209. Adulteration    of    epinephrine    hydrochloride    injection.    U.    S.    v.    120
Vials    *    *    *.     (F. D. C. 23691.    Sample No. 66340-H.)
LIBEL FILED :    September 9, 1947, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about February 18, 1947, by Lederle Laboratories
Division, American Cyanamide Co.    (Shipment made from Pearl River, N. Y.)
PRODUCT:   120   1-ounce vials of epinephrine hydrochloride injection at Norris-
town, Pa.
MATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 501 (b), the article purported to be
and was represented as "Epinephrine Hydrochloride Injection," a drug the
name of which is recognized in the United States Pharmacopoeia, an official
compendium, but its quality and purity fell below the official standard since
it was contaminated with undissolved material.
DISPOSITION :   October 13,1947.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.