2500. Misbranding of gauze pads.    IT. S. v. 3 Cartons, etc.     (F. D. C. No. 23510.
Sample Nos. 87165-H, 87166-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   July 18,1947, District of Maine.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about May 21, 1947, by the Handy Pad Supply Co.,
from Worcester, Mass.
PRODUCT : 3 cartons, each containing 72 packages, and 2 cartons, each contain-
ing 100 packages, of gauze pads at Portland, Maine.
LABEL, IN PABT : "100 Ideal Dispenser Type Gauze Pads * * * Sterilized,"
or "Prye's Gauze Pads   *    *    *    Sterilized."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (g), the article purported to be
"Sterile Absorbent Gauze," a drug the name of which is recognized in the
United States Pharmacopoeia, an official compendium, and it was not pack-
aged as prescribed therein, since the pads were not packaged individually.
The compendium provides that each sterile absorbent gauze unit shall be so
packaged individually that the sterility of the unit is maintained until the
package is opened for use.
DISPOSITION : September 8, 1947. The Handy Pad Supply Co., claimant, having
admitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered
and the product was ordered released under bond for repackaging and re-
labeling in accordance with the law, under the supervision of the Food and
Drug Administration.
INDEX TO NOTICES OF JUDGMENT D. D. N. J. NOS. 2451 TO 2500
PRODUCTS
N. J. No.
Abortifacients
2456,2457
Alcoholism remedy
   2485
AlKaPectin
   2474
Aminophylline
   2463
Androcrine
   2479
Aquadiol?;
   2465
Arthritis remedy?J
   2481
Beauty Roll (device)
   2495
Belladonna leaves
   2468
Boneset
   2468
Burtone
   2483
N. J. No.
Cancer remedy
12453
Cosmetics  (subject to the drug
provisions of the Act)__ 2487-2489
(creams only)  ?.?   2492
Cough remedy
   2455
Cravex
   2485
Cyanide tablets, mercuric?   2477
Denver Mud
   2486
Devices., 2451, 12 2458-2461, 2470-2472,
2493-2495
E-E Double Ease Powders?   2499
1 (2453, 2460) Permanent injunction issued.?' (2461) Seizure contested.