4558. Misbranding of Miracle hearing aid.   U. S. v. 237 Devices, etc.    (F. D. C.
No. 35413.   Sample No. 55168-L.)
LIBEL FILED :    August 31, 1953, Eastern District of Wisconsin.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:    On or about July 28, 1952, by Miracle Hearing Aid, Inc.,
from East Orange, N. J.
PBODTJCT :   237 unassembled devices called the Miracle hearing aid at Sheboygan,
Wis., together with a number of brochures and window placards designated as
"Sensational, New Miracle Hearing Aid."
When assembled, the device consisted of a piece of wire, twisted into the
shape of a miniature tuning fork, and rubber discs with perforated centers into
which the wire was to be inserted.
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements in the
above-mentioned brochures and placards were false and misleading.   The
statements represented and suggested that the device was effective for ena-
bling deaf persons and those suffering from impaired hearing to hear normally,
whereas the device was not effective for such purposes.
DISPOSITION :   March 17,1954.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.