5035. Eardrum protectors.    (F. D. C. No. 38969.    S. No. 36-916 M.)
QUANTITY : 45,000 rubber earplugs in 2 cartons, and 325 display cards, each card 
containing 12 boxes and each box containing 1 pair, of rubber earplugs, at New 
York, N. Y., in possession of E-Z Products (Steckler Sales Co.).
SHIPPED r   During 1952 or 1953, from Phoenixville, Pa.
LABEL IN PART: (Carton) "Ear Drum Protectors 679 Red"; (display card) 
"Improved Protek Ear Drum Protectors"; (unit box) "Protek Improved 
Ear Drum Protectors."
ACCOMPANYING LABELING :   109,000 empty unit boxes and 425 display cards.
RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION : The devices were shipped in interstate commerce 
in bulk and were repackaged by the consignee. The unit boxes and display 
cards were printed locally for the consignee.
The device consisted of two rubber plugs designed so as to fit easily into 
each ear.
LIBELED :   3-13-56, S. Dist. N. Y.
CHARGE : 502 (a)-the labeling of the device, while held for sale, contained false 
and misleading representations that it was effective for preventing mastoiditis 
and other ear infections that might result from engaging in swimming.
DISPOSITION: 3-29-56. Consent-claimed by E-Z Products (Steckler Sales Co.) 
for relabeling.