Dr. Blais's letter

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Hi Ladies,

Recently I sent a letter to Dr. Blais, in the hopes that I could decide if I wanted my implants to have further analysis or not, (I posted my previous correspondence with Dr. Blais on Saline Support, messages numbers 7, and 349) and today I received his reply which I wanted to share with all of you.

Again, his communication was quite eye opening.

Here is what his letter states:

The implants you received originated from a large defective batch of McGhan/Inamed saline inflatable prostheses of Style 168. Both items incorporate a serious valve defect. Both implants were grossly contaminated with at least one class of micro-organisms (mycobacteria). Having such implants in that condition would be approximately equivalent to bearing two large abscesses for more than a year.

The manufacturer of your implants (Inamed and precursor corporations) has been continuously embroiled in litigation surrounding faulty injurious imlplants and sharp business practices since its foundation in 1975.

A report can be prepared regarding injurious aspects of your implants. There would be no need to perform further analysis. The costs would be in the range of a "Modified ID Report".

Yours truly, P Blais, PhD, FCIC

Looking back over my last letter from him, this report would cost between $225.00 and $450.00. Here's what the Modified ID Report description says:

"This style of report includes features of the ID report, but has briefing information on the mechanism of injury. It may also include specialized briefings applicable to the implant history of the client or peculiarities of the devices. It can be of use for treating physicians and pathology laboratories who require background information on the product and pathway of injury. "

I am still trying to decide if I want to spend the money for an analysis. It might be good to have if there are ever any further legal issues that arise in the future, such as a class action lawsuit for those injured by saline implants, (I am not going to hold my breath on that one). If I have a mycobacteria issue, I am not sure that I need to see a doctor or not, as I am using the ozone therapy at home, and that is supposed to kill all pathogenic organisms, including mycoplasms. So, it may be moot.

Just thought I would share that interesting info with you---ewww, the thought of two large abscesses sitting around for more than a year is pretty disgusting.

Patty