4060. Misbranding of first aid kits.  U. S. v. 420 Kits * * *.   (F. D. C. No. 34076.    (
Sample No. 14043-L.)
LIBEL FILED:   October 2,1952, District of Colorado.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about August 4, 1952, by A. E. Halperin Co., Inc.,
from Boston, Mass.
PBODTTOT: 420 first aid kits at Remaco, Colo. Examination showed that in
most units the glassine paper wrappers of the bandage compress component
was not intact but was torn or split open exposing the compress to the air.
LABEL, IN PART :   "First Aid Kit    A. E. Halperin Co.    Inc."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding Section 502 (g), the bandage compress com-
ponent purported to be "Sterile Absorbent Gauze," an article recognized in
the United States Pharmacopeia, but was not packaged as required by that
compendium since it was not so packed that the sterility of the unit was main-
tained until the package was opened for use.
DISPOSITION : January 19,1953. A. E. Halperin Co., Inc., claimant, having con-
sented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and
the court ordered that the product be released under bond, conditioned that
it be sterilized and repackaged under the supervision of the Food and Drug
Administration.
INDEX TO NOTICES OF JUDGMENT D. D. N. J. NOS. 4041 TO 4060
PRODUCTS
N. J. No.
Alcohol, isopropyl, rubbing com-
pound
   4051
Amphetamine,   dextro-,   sulfate
tablets
 4042,4044
Androgenic substance
   4044
Ar-Rhitis Capsulets
   4054
Arthritis,   remedies   for.     See
Rheumatism, remedies fori
Bursitis, remedies for. See Rheu-
matism, remedies for.
Cal-Sal tablets
   4053
Cancer, remedy for
   4041
Citrate of magnesia
   4059
Conjugated estrogen tablets?   4049
Derma-Cura   medicated   skin
cleanser
   4056
Devices
   4052,4057,4058
Dextro-amphetamine sulfate tab-
lets
 4042,4044
Diabetes, remedy for
   4041
Douche powder
   4041
Epilepsy, remedy for
Estrogenic substance, conju-
gated
First aid kits
Glandular products
Gout, remedies for.    See Rheu-
matism, remedies for.
Isopropyl alcohol rubbing com-
pound-,.-??:?-
Kon-trol-R
Laxative without required warn-
ing statements
Lipitrons  capsules?__..__
Lumbago,   remedies   for.     See
Rheumatism, remedies for.
Magnesia, citrate of
Mannitol hexanitrate and pheno-
barbital, tablets containing a
mixture of
Methyltestosterone tablets
Muscle-Rub?!
J. No.
M045
4049
4060
2 4047
4051
4055
4041
4048
4059
4044
4044
*4046
1 (4045, 4046)   Injunction issued.
3 (4047i)   Seizure contested.   Contains findings of fact and conclusions of law.