"Microcomputer Therapy Apparatus" - Change?

[H3LL]

This weeks commentary suggests a change to the Microcomputer Therapy Apparatus' description (http://www.scientificfun.com/details.php?pid=586766833) on ScienticifFun.com (http://www.scientificfun.com/details.php?pid=586766833).

This weeks Swift (http://www.randi.org/jr/2007-03/031607bowl.html#i4) referring to this Swift (http://www.randi.org/jr/2007-03/030207harpo.html#i3).

Is it me or is it just as woo as before?

Diagnose and cure a range of acute and minor illnesses with this revolutionary instrument.

:confused:

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[SvetBeard]

Diagnose and cure a range of acute and minor illnesses with this revolutionary instrument.

Is it just me or is it illegal to claim such effects for a device not approved by the FDA?

(I also noticed that nothing substantial had changed on that listing.)

[SvetBeard]

Well, OK. I decided to do something about this utter quackery, so I reported the "Microcomputer therapy apparatus" to the FDA. Perhaps they'll do something about it . . . .

[scribble]

It has not changed. I won't quote the whole thing here, but it's a doozy...


Integrated prescription modes will lower blood pressure, shape portions of the body, reduce stress on body organs, and relieve soreness in muscles.

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Helpful in curing everything from diarrhea to arthritis, this instrument is much better than a house call.



Bullplop...

[my_wan]

It seems that Edmund has removed the diagnose and treat language and added a disclaimer;
http://scientificsonline.com/product.asp?pn=3081383&cmss=3081383
Since they have independent resellers their pages are not updated to reflect it. I can't even find a listing for the product at the given manufacturers site.
http://aroamarketing.com/
The http://www.scientificfun.com/ site is a reseller that still has the old description on their page.

[JoeTheJuggler]

I find Edmund's response less than ideal.

Even though the Edmunds site cleaned it up a little, and added the disclaimer, there's still quack claims (that mild e-stim on acupuncture points "restrains nerves, promotes blood circulation, and stimulates body tissues"). Also, the gadget is listed under "health and fitness". I think the ideal response would be for Edmund to STOP SELLING IT AT ALL.

Even the disclaimer falsely calls this item a "unique device". It is certainly not:

http://tinyurl.com/24mrfz

[Crazycowbob]

Integrated prescription modes will lower blood pressure, shape portions of the body, reduce stress on body organs, and relieve soreness in muscles.

...

Helpful in curing everything from diarrhea to arthritis, this instrument is much better than a house call.

Hmm, you know, I bet I could do all of that with a knife, at a much lower cost...

Hey, they didn't say the patient survives, why should I? :D