Fw: Request for Implant Specimens

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From: " by way of ilena rose " <keeling.m@...>

Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 12:04 PM

Subject: Request for Implant Specimens

> Please post the following to your e-mail lists:

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> Researchers at a major university in the United States have expressed

> preliminary interest in the potential toxicity of platinum in silicone gel

> and elastomer breast implants. Implant specimens are needed for chemical

> and physical analysis. All submitted specimens will be treated with

> confidentiality. Unused portions of these specimens will be returned.

The

> results of any such analysis on submitted material will be provided at a

> time when it is determined that the results obtained are reliable by both

> methodological and statistical analysis. Silicone gel-filled, double

lumen,

> and saline (PIP saline-filled shells are suspected to contain platinum but

> others may contain platinum as well) may be included. If you would be

> interested in sending your implant or implants (you may send one and keep

> one if you prefer), please contact me for further instructions.

>

> Keeling

> Chemically Associated Neurological Disorders

> P. O. Box 682633

> Houston, Tx. 77268-2633

> 281/444-0662 B

> 281/444-4796 H

> 281/444-5468 FAX

> keeling.m@...

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