How do I get the Orthopedic Department to administer a known approved injection?

2020-12-15T10:41:43-05:00

I have specific contact info in order to get everyone involved completely informed on how to go about this process in order for approval but cannot seem to get anyone to make this initial call. The specific injection I am referring to is called "Amniofix", it is an injection approved by the VA but has not gained a lot of traction and is not widely known.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2020 10:50 AM

2020-12-15T10:50:01-05:00

You said it. Not widely known. Not a lot of traction. Mayhaps the doctor(s) need more time for research before committing to the procedure. Or, mayhaps they don't want to take the risk of making you blind.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2020 10:52 AM

2020-12-15T10:52:59-05:00

The military and VA have a pharmacopeia of approved medicines they are allowed to draw from to treat patients. If it's not in there then the provider has to get special approval from higher and show why this unapproved medicine is necessary for treatment. Sometimes there are cheaper alternatives, sometimes a certain medicine is too expensive in general, sometimes the safety hasn't been proven.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Dec 15 at 2020 12:57 PM

2020-12-15T12:57:48-05:00

MiMedx Group’s injectable wound-care products don’t meet regulatory standards, including for purity and sterility, more than two years after the company told the Food and Drug Administration it had complied with the requirements, according to internal documents.

The biomedical company continued to sell injectable tissue products to health-care providers such as the Veterans Health Administration after the FDA identified 13 manufacturing deficiencies, raising pressure on a company whose growth has been curbed in recent years following criticism of its business practices.

Response by LtCol Robert Quinter made Dec 16 at 2020 1:38 PM

2020-12-16T13:38:59-05:00

Go to sick bay, get a referral to the orthopaedic section, get their opinion and bring up the information you have. If the surgeon agrees and the stuff is on the formulary, he or she will probably be able to get it.