4450. Misbranding of ovarian substance.   U. S. v. 31 Cartons * * *.    (F. D. C.
No. 36428.    Sample No. 19750-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   March 10,1954, District of Minnesota.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about December 9, 1953, by the Vitamix Corp., from
Philadelphia, Pa.
PRODUCT: 31 cartons, each containing one vial, of ovarian substance at Min-
neapolis, Minn.
LABEL, IN PART: (Carton and vial) "30 cc. Multiple Dose Vial Cat. No. 727
Canfield Ovarian Substance High Potency For Intramuscular Use Only
* * * Each cc. contains the water soluble extraction of dried glands de-
rived from: Whole Ovarian, fresh gland. ... 40 grains Chlorobutanol
(Chloral deriv.) 0.5? For Professional Use Only Sterile Solution Con-
tains no known hormonal therapeutic activity. Caution: Federal law pro-
hibits dispensing without prescription."
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Misbranding, Section 502  (f)   (1), the labeling of the
article failed to bear adequate directions for use.
DISPOSITION :   June 23, 1954.   Default decree of destruction.