Oct 1991 Fly-In to DC-funded by ASPRS-American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

While reviewing the evidentiary CDs, I discovered 4 databases with names and other identifying information of the participants.  The purpose of the Fly-In was to lobby Congress and FDA to keep silicone gel breast implants on the market.

This is the break-down of the participants, according to the CDs.

132 identified as patients

131 participants with phone numbers

39    Jane Does

a.   5 Jane Does from one TN physician

b.   4 Jane Does from a physician whose state and address was not shown

c.   20 Jane Does from one VA physician

36 participants sent by one VA physician

50 participants had no address, phone number, or other identifying information

61 listed no physician association

52 identified as employees or relatives of physicians

4 males who were not identified as employees, physicians, or other professionals.

203 registered as professionals/physicians and spouses, EMTs, ASPRS reps, and reps from cancer organizations