2387. Misbranding of Chlorogen devices.    U. S. v. 5 Devices, etc.    (F. D. C. No.
23866.   Sample Nos. 15007-K, 15008-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   October 24,1947, Eastern District of Michigan.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about September 2 and 11, 1947, by the Chlorogen
Co., from Phoenix, Ariz.
PRODUCT: 5 Chlorogen devices at Detroit, Mich., together with a number of
pamphlets entitled "Chlorogen Therapy" and one set of operating instructions
entitled "Chlorogen Chlorine Gas Generating Inhalator," which were shipped
with the devices. Examination of the article showed that it was an electrical
device for the production of chlorine.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements in the
labeling of the device were false and misleading, since they represented and
suggested that the device when used as directed was effective in the treatment
of sinus infections, upper respiratory diseases, rheumatoid (infectious) arthritis /
and internal diseases secondary to toxicosis from nasal mucous and sinus in- V
fections, sore throat, inflamed tonsils, large goiter, migraine headaches,
asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis, and common colds.   The device when used as
directed was not effective in the treatment of such diseases, conditions, and
symptoms.
DISPOSITION:   April 28, 1948.    Default decree of condemnation.    The product
was ordered delivered to the Food and Drug Administration, for clinical and
experimental uses.