Fwd: Make Your Calls to the FDA and Congress Tomorrow

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Don't Forget to Call FDA Acting Commissioner von Eschenbach and your elected officials on Wednesday, April 5th

Take Action!

Make your voice heard!

Thanks to all of you who made calls last week on March 30. The response was great.Now let's do it again on Wednesday, April 5. Let's ring the phones off the hook. Background As you may know, two whistleblowers have come forward alleging that the rupture rate provided to the FDA by Mentor was skewed. One of the whistleblowers claims that textured silicone gel breast implants made by Mentor have a design flaw that results in a higher rupture rate than smooth shell implant. He also claims that the higher rupture rate has not been accurately reported to the FDA. Acting Commissioner von Eschenbach has requested an investigation by the FDA Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI). We believe this is an important first step in assessing the

veracity of these allegations. However, FDA may approve Mentor’s silicone breast implants BEFORE the investigation is complete. Therefore, it is time to turn up the heat on FDA

Commissioner von Eschenbach and Congress. So on Thursday, March 30 and Wednesday April 5 we would like your help for a national phone-in protest.That’s right, on Thursday, March 30 we want all our activists to call the FDA and Congress. Let’s see if we can flood their switchboards. Then let’s do it all over again on Wednesday April 5. We need to let them know that we aren’t going away.We are asking you to make three phone calls, one to Commissioner von Eschenbach's office and to each of your Senators to voice your objections to FDA approval for silicone breast implants. And spread the word to you friends and families to make calls too!Phone Numbers:FDA Commissioner Dr. von Eschenbach: 1-888-463-6332; then press option 3

“contact employee” and ask the operator for von Eschenbach's office.Congress: 1-202-224-3121; then tell the operator what state you live in and that you wish to speak

with your Senator; then ask the receptionist in your Senator's office to speak to the Health Legislative Assistant. After completing this call, call your other Senator and repeat the process. What to Say:Here is what you should say to von Eschenbach's office:I am calling to voice my concern that the FDA has expressed its intent to approve silicone breast implants made by Mentor Corporation-- despite the lack of safety data and despite serious allegations that the company misrepresented safety information. Please DO NOT issue a final decision on approval before ALL allegations have been thoroughly investigated. Women’s health and lives depend on it. Here is what you should tell your Senator's Health Legislative

Assistant:I am calling to voice my concern that the FDA has expressed its intent to approve silicone breast implants made by Mentor Corporation-- despite the lack of safety data and

despite serious allegations that the company misrepresented safety information. Please ask Acting Commissioner von Eschenbach to NOT issue a final decision on approval before ALL allegations have been thoroughly investigated. Women's health and lives depend on it. Let Us Know What Happens: After you make you calls, please email us at info@... to tell us you made the call and what the response was.Thank you for stepping up your activity to help us as we approach the FDA's decision day.

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