3389. Misbranding of X-ray device.   U. S. v. 1 Device   *   *    *.    (F. D. O. No.
30332.   Sample No. 70276-K.)
LIBEL FILED :    On or about December 28, 1950, Western District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   Between April 10,1942, and near the end of February 1947,
from Toledo, Ohio.
PRODUCT :   1   X-ray device at Kansas City, Mo.
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Misbranding, Section 502 (f)   (1), the labeling failed to
bear adequate directions for the use of the device.
The libel alleged also that the device was being used solely for the removal
of superfluous hair; that it was never intended to be used in the removal of
superfluous hair; that such use is capable of causing cancer; and that the
use of the device was dangerous to the operator and other occupants of the
room in which the device was used.
DISPOSITION:    March 23, 1951.   Default decree of condemnation.    The court
ordered that the device be delivered to the Food and Drug Administration.
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