2736. Adulteration of physiological salt solution.   U. S. v. 2,988 Vials   *   *   *.
(F. D. 0. No. 26136.  Sample No. 11116-K)
LIBEL FILED:   December 16, 1948, Southern District of New York.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about February 19,1948, from Los Angeles, Calif.
PRODUCT :   2,988 vials of physiological salt solution at New York, N. Y.
LABEL, IN PAST: "Physiological Salt Solution (Isotonic Solution of Sodium
Chloride U. S. P.) Sterile."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 501 (b), the article purported to be
and was represented as "Sterile Isotonic Sodium Chloride Solution for Paren-
teral Use," a drug the name of which is recognized in the United States Phar-
macopoeia, an official compendium, 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 com-
merce.
DISPOSITION: January 14, 1949. Default decree of condemnation and destruc-
tion.