Micro-Dynameter 1963
This "scientific" looking but worthless machine was falsely promoted for
diagnosing or curing many diseases and conditions. In court action the devices
were found to have been worthless and hazardous to health when relied upon
by patients.
On June 22, 1963, Commissioner Lerrick of the Food and Drug Administration
called the machine "a peril to public health because it cannot correctly
diagnose any disease. Mr. Lerrick charged "...thousands of patients are being
hoodwinked by its use into believing they have diseases which they do not
have, or failing to get proper treatment for diseases they do have." Over
1,200 of the devices were seized by the FDA or voluntarily destroyed by the
practitioners.
The Micro-Dynameter is a string galvanometer - a rather simple device for
measuring electric currents installed in this impressive cabinet. The machines
sold for as much as $875 each. During a court trial, evidence was introduced
that readings given by the Micro-Dynameter showed no significant differences
between a cadaver and a living body.
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