3036. Misbranding  of  Jessamine's   Electro-Way   (device).   U.  S.  v.  1  De
vice   *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No. 28303.    Sample No. 55296-K.),
LIBEL FILED :   On or about December 1, 1949, Western District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about September 12, 1949, by Jessamine's, from
Oakland, Calif.
PRODUCT: 1 Jessamine's Electro-Way device at Kansas City, Mo. This device
consisted of a transformer to reduce the voltage of the ordinary house current
and pads by means of which the low voltage current could be applied to any
desired part of the body.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements in the
accompanying labeling of the device, namely, in an undated letter mailed
September 5,1949, in letters dated September 20,1949, and September 29,1949,
The statements represented and suggested that the device was effective in
bringing about a reduction in weight, development of the breast, removal of
wrinkles, correction of sagging muscles, skin stimulation, muscle toning, muscle
exercising, and promoting the growth of hair; that it would be effective in the
relief of nerve and muscle tension, arthritis, varicose veins, high blood pressure,
hypertension, paralysis, constipation, migraine, psoriasis, and headache; that
it would be effective to restore hearing, prevent blindness, induce pregnancy,
and promote circulation of good blood; and that it would be effective to treat
muscle injuries, menstrual cramps, aches and pains, sinus, shingles, and cramps.
The device was not effective for such purposes.
DISPOSITION : January 20, 1950. Default decree of condemnation. The court
ordered that the device and the accompanying labeling be delivered to the Food
and Drug Administration.