Rogene: FDA contacts

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I totally agree, Rogene. I would be shocked if even 1/2 of 1% of

implant related cases are being reported. I truly believe there is

SERIOUS under-reporting of implant related problems!

Which does remind me...I filled out my Medwatch form like a good

girl several months after I got explanted, BUT I have never updated

that with my Hashimoto's diagnosis. Probably would be a good idea,

wouldn't it?

Patty

> No, the people behind the FDA email addresses are not

> friends. They are people whose names/addresses have

> come up in regard to implant issue.

>

> I have received responses from them at times.

> Generally you need to have ask a question before

> you'll receive a response.

>

> Usually I just vent!!!!!

>

> When you write them, it would be best to create a

> blind address (i.e. undisclosed-recipients), then BCC

> their addresses. That way, one person won't assume

> another person will handle the post.

>

> If I learn of a doctor who is using illegal implants

> or injections, I send information to them. They do

> respond! . . . They will refer you to someone else if

> you are complaining about false or misleading

> advertising.

>

> I also send them copies of the most outrageous

> outcomes from breast implants and ask " When is this

> going to stop? " . . . " How much platimum is safe in

> the body? (Answer they didn't give me is zero!)

>

> I get the feeling that no one cares . . . However, I

> have hundreds of scanned copies from the 1992

> hearings. It's apparent that ALL FDA messages are

> kept. Sooner or later, the FDA will be held

> accountable! It will probably take a different

> administration, from the top down, though!

>

> MedWatch is completely separate. MedWatch is a form

> used to report problems associate with a device or

> mediation. At one time, it was mandatory on the part

> of doctors. The doctors ignored it, so they made it

> optional!!!! However, it's the ONLY way the government

> gathers statistics on complications. You can start the

> process by calling MedWatch: 1-800-FDA-1088 or by

> going to

> http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/breastimplants/bimedwat.html .

>

> You can ask your doctor to submit the MedWatch form,

> but don't count on it. You can fill one out, ask your

> doctor to sign it and submit it yourself . . . Or, if

> you don't get any cooperation, do it yourself. You can

> submit a new MedWatch form everytime you have a new

> complication related to breast implants. I don't think

> 1/2 of 1% are actually being reported!

>

> When reports are made public about breast implants,

> these reports are used to tally the number of

> complications.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Rogene