2612. Adulteration of physiological salt solution.   U. S. v. 776 Vials   *    *?   *.
(F. D. C. No. 25798.    Sample No. 19492-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   October 4,1948, Eastern District of Kentucky.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about July 15,1948, by the Hyland Laboratories, from
Los Angeles, Calif.
PRODUCT: 776 100-cc. vials of physiological salt solution at Lexington, Ky.
The vials had a rubber cap which indicated that the product was intended
for intravenous or intramuscular use.
LABEL, IN PART: "Physiological Salt Solution (Isotonic Solution of Sodium
Chloride)."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 501 (b), the article purported to
be and was represented as "Sterile Isotonic Sodium Chloride Solution for
Parenteral Use," a drug the name of which is recognized in the United States
Pharmacopoeia, an official compedium, and its quality and purity fell below
the official standard since it was contaminated with undissolved material.
DISPOSITION : October 27, 1948. Default decree of condemnation and
destruction.