Memorable E-Mails

A paid-off physician as an advocate for your technology. So Riveting!
How much $ was given to create the production of that propaganda? How many blow-jobs did Ross get in the video-trailer, that were paid for by Pinnacle Biologics during the production of that farce?!?

Did you see the program advertised AFTER the Pinnacle Biologics funded program on PDT?
It was funded and produced by North Korea! Propaganda followed by propaganda.

The program forgot to mention the extremely high incidence of esophageal strictures post PDT as compared to Cryospray which has a nearly 0% incidence.

 

Brad sucked at Merck too.

 

You are not to post private e-mails on the internet!! This is against the law!!

 

1st - The last post was done by a physician (prior PDT user)

2nd - Last time I checked, there's fee speech in America; maybe the rules are different in Columbia.

3 - What is illegal, is paying physicians a "kick-back" (as Erik called it) to perform PDT under the guise of a "patient registry".

 

Oh Ramsey, only you could write that "email" so full of spelling mistakes...
Good "Detective" work looking around in Linkedin. You must feel so proud!

 

He did not write that e-mail. Regarding Linkedin, he'll have to respond to the "good detective work" compliment.

 

I’m confident if you call him to inquire if he wrote the e-mail, he’ll answer you honestly. Also, you should inquire why he chose to “look around” on LinkedIn without hiding behind an anonymous profile, like a good detective.

Frankly, I believe you are too cowardly to call him.

 

Go to Jail!

 

Why would Brad post a confidential letter between Erik and a doctor?
Surprised that these two are still at each others necks.
Brad, posting company emails is illegal.

 

From: Erik ******** [********e@pinnaclebiologics.com]
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 11:37 PM
To: VS
Subject: RE: In-service and meeting with Dr. Schweitzer - PDT/Pinnacle Biologics PDT

Dear Dr. S,

Thank you very much for reaching out to our Medical Science Liaison, Vandana Grover. While she is an excellent resource for the discussion of PDT, there are some questions that she is unable to answer directly due to industry regulations. I am happy to answer any of your questions regarding any of the commercial aspects of Photofrin and its FDA approved uses. Our approved indication is listed below. For simplicity’s sake, I have relisted the questions below the approved indications along with my responses.

PHOTOFRIN is a photodynamic therapy drug indicated for:

Esophageal Cancer
• Palliation of patients with completely obstructing esophageal cancer, or of patients with partially obstructing esophageal cancer who, in the opinion of their physician, cannot be satisfactorily treated with Nd:YAG laser therapy

Endobronchial Cancer
• Treatment of microinvasive endobronchial non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients for whom surgery and radiotherapy are not indicated
• Reduction of obstruction and palliation of symptoms in patients with completely or partially obstructing endobronchial NSCLC

High-Grade Dysplasia in Barrett’s Esophagus
• Ablation of high-grade dysplasia (HGD) in Barrett’s esophagus (BE) patients who do not undergo esophagectomy

Your Questions:

1. Pricing of drug/vial:
a. Photofrin remains priced at $18,603.95 per vial.
2. Information about how to order fibers for the OR and how to purchase or lease the diode lasers---need clin eng contacts for the company so that my purchasing dept at hfhs can have direct access.
a. Fibers approved for use with Photofrin for PDT are available through our exclusive distributor: Curascript, Inc. They can be purchased in the same manner that you would purchase drug. Curascript, Inc. can be contacted Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM Eastern time. Orders will be delivered the next day. Curascript, Inc. can be reached at:
i. Phone: (866) 268-5554
ii. Customer Service: (877) 599-7748
iii. Fax: (800) 862-6208
iv. Website: http://www.curascriptonline.com/
b. I have attached a useful reference pdf for the use in ordering fibers and drug through Curascript, Inc. as well.
c. We do not have an clinical engineers employed by Pinnacle Biologics, Inc. For any medical questions on the use or implementation of the fiber, please contact Vandana Grover, our medical science liaison, at (253) 448-3603 or grovervandana@pinnaclebiologics.com

3. National lists of current PDT representatives that service the country, as well as the Michigan area.
a. We currently have the following PDT sales representatives, although they are involved strictly with our FDA approved indications (listed above): Alyson Mendez, Mark Baker, Lonni Harper, Amy Travis, Harry Hedges III, Patricia Charlton, and Linda Valenzi. Linda Valenzi currently covers the Michigan area, however would not be able to assist your department. For any direct contact, please refer to Vandana Grover, our medical science liaison (contact information above).

4. Supply kits and information for the nursing staff and patient injections
a. Supply kits for Patient safety and education can be requested through our medical science liaison, Vandana Grover, and our available for your patients. We can have them shipped with 2 days generally, sooner if necessary.
5. Information that the company provides for patient education
a. Patient education is of critical importance to us. Some patient information can be found at http://www.photofrin.com/patient-information/. Additionally we provide a patient education guide included in the patient safety kits. Additional guides can also be sent should you like. I have included a digital copy for your records a well. Finally, Vandana Grover, our medical science liaison, can also assist with in-servicing your staff to ensure that they are prepared to best handle your patients.
6. List of all the current PDT MD USERS in the USA/CANADA for OTOLARYNGOLOGY, GI, PULMONOLOGY, THORACIC, ETC
a. A list of physicians that use PDT in its FDA approved indications (listed above) can be found at: http://www.photofrin.com/healthcare-professionals/pdt-sites/
b. Please bear in mind that we do not have any lists of physicians that use PDT in an experimental setting, and as such do not have any otolaryngology departments listed.
8. Company phone lists for our nursing staff/md/ secretarial staff for quick phone access
a. For quick and direct access, please contact Vandana Grover, our Medical Science Liaison at (253) 448-3603 or grovervandana@pinnaclebiologics.com.
b. Should you wish to contact the corporate office, you are welcome to do so by dialing (847) 283-7690. Please bear in mind that this will put you in touch with the secretary and main switchboard. She handles incoming calls for Pinnacle Biologics, and can connect these incoming calls to a variety of people. She would be a good contact if you would like to discuss Pinnacle Biologics, Inc. as a corporation. If you or your staff have any questions regarding the application, use, or administration of Photofrin, or have any other questions regarding patient safety and education, please contact Vandana Grover at (253) 448-3603.

I hope this has answered your questions, and should you have any further questions related to the commercial aspects of Photofrin, please do let me know. I am sure our medical science liaison has been in touch with you as well, and is an excellent contact for you and your staff for any other questions or concerns.

Thank you once again for reaching out to us,

Best Regards,

Erik
Associate Product Manager

 

Ok, I'l see you there.

 

They both want to be Guillermo's favorite son.
Erik has ZERO professional respect for Brad.
Brad believes Erik is way over his head with his position.
And they're both aware each of each other's sentiments.

 

Brad is threatened by his own shadow.
However, this may be warranted because his shadow may in-fact be more qualified to do his "job".

 

Good one Erik!

 

I figured the call would never happen. Chicken shit(s). Pinche Cabron(a).

 

I agree... cabron pendejo

 

Callese cabron...pinche mentiroso!

 

Wow...remains as funny today as when I first read them many years ago. Not surprisingly, the coward who stated I had written one of the comments never inquired from me if it was me. At 49, my tolerance for BS is non-existent. Guillermo, Brad, Robert Altman should count their blessings 49 year old me did not work with them. I would have kicked all of their asses in less than a minute. Perhaps one day I'll have that opportunity before they all reach 70. As for Guillermo aka Pinche Cabron, I'll give him an ass whipping in Spanish back to Columbia.