2564. Adulteration of thiamine hydrochloride solution.   U. S. v. 61 Vials, etc.
(F. D. C. No. 25419.   Sample No. 19533-K.)
LIBEL FILED :  September 1,1948, Middle District of Tenessee.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about May 25,1948, from Los Angeles, Calif.
PRODUCT : 61 30-cc. vials and 97 10-cc. vials of thiamine hydrochloride solution
at Nashville, Tenn.
LABEL, IN PART : "Sterile solution Thiamine Hydrochloride * * * For Intra-
muscular or Intravenous Use."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 501 (b), the article purported to be
and was represented as "Thiamine Hydrochloride Injection," a drug the name
of which is recognized in the United States Pharmacopoeia, an official com-
pendium, and its quality and purity fell below the official standard since it was
contaminated with undissolved material. The article was adulterated while
held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION : December 22, 1848.   Default decree of destruction.