A topic concerning firearms

[voodoopenguin]

I am a believer in very strict gun control but I do understand that for many of you lot over in the USA your 'right to bear arms' is quite a big deal. Not for me to really comment on that as I am not from the USA but this news item did attract my attention. I am also a believer that as much as possible of ordinary life should be available to as many as possible despite disabilities so even though I am against easy gun access in my own country I am happy that a gun for people with physical disabilities is available in the USA however I still cannot get my head around this line.

"The Palm Pistol has been certified as a Class I Medical Device by the US Food and Drug Administration, Constitution Arms said."

It seems very close to being an oxymoron.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20081205/twl-...d0ae9.html

[Black Landlord]

It's true voodoo, my mom has 3 of those, all paid for 100% by Medicare.
Reminds me of a joke the germans like to tell:
"Why do americans eat with one hand?
So they can hold the gun under the table with the other."

[DevoBill]

http://medgadget.com/archives/2008/12/me...dguns.html

Constitution Arms contacted us with the following information:

Several weeks ago you were kind enough to blog about the Palm Pistol. We thought you might be interested to learn that the FDA has completed its “Device/Not a Device” determination and concluded the handgun will be listed as a Class I Medical Device, exempt from 510(k) Pre-Market Notification in accordance with 21 CFR 890.5050 “Daily Activity Assist Device.”

We have now submitted an application to the CMS contractor Noridian for a DME (Durable Medical Equipment) Coding Verification in order to be assigned an HCPCS code. Once assigned , physicians will be able to prescribe the Palm Pistol for qualified patients who may seek reimbursement through Medicare or private health insurance companies.

No word on any futile attempts at a CE Mark of approval for the Palm Pistol in the European Union.

[Spock]

Of course it's a medical device. Use the device and someone will need medical treatment.


See, wasn't that easy.

[AlphaDog]

Black Landlord wrote:
It's true voodoo, my mom has 3 of those, all paid for 100% by Medicare.

Why? Not just "why one?" but also "why three?"

For anyone interested in complaining about the waste of Medicare dollars, here's a good place to start.

[karsen]

AlphaDog wrote:
[quote=Black Landlord]
It's true voodoo, my mom has 3 of those, all paid for 100% by Medicare.

Why? Not just "why one?" but also "why three?"

For anyone interested in complaining about the waste of Medicare dollars, here's a good place to start.
I think, perhaps, he was joking.

[AlphaDog]

karsen wrote:
[quote=AlphaDog]
[quote=Black Landlord]
It's true voodoo, my mom has 3 of those, all paid for 100% by Medicare.

Why? Not just "why one?" but also "why three?"

For anyone interested in complaining about the waste of Medicare dollars, here's a good place to start.
I think, perhaps, he was joking.
I'd like to think so, but ya just never know! I did consider that, since I thought they said the company was currently taking orders, but I didn't notice how old the article was. That BL sure is a trouble maker.

[cbelt3]

OK, that is just weird and kind of silly. The whole idea of a defensive firearm is that you take care of business BEFORE your attacker can touch you. A contact weapon like that.. well, it's just as easy to use a Taser or stun iPod.

Personally, I prefer to take care of attackers out at about 300 meters. That way you don't even have all that goopy stuff on your own yard.

(Yes, I AM being sarcastic)

[kj]

I think most everyone here would find that pretty odd. Elderly people are quite vulnerable, but still... I would say it is a phenomenon related to the hyperlegalism/commercialism deal we have going on (and have for a while). kj.

[SDGuy]

I hope this is a joke. While I support the right for people to be able to defend themselves, it should NOT be subsidized by the rest of us. How could a firearm possibly be considered a necessary medical devise?