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SLV>GLD | 12-04-2008 09:23 AM
Medicare to Cover Prescription Handguns? http://www.medgadget.com/archives/20..._handguns.html Medicare to Cover Prescription Handguns? http://www.medgadget.com/archives/img/palm-pistol.jpg We recently reported about a new 9mm handgun that was designed for folks suffering from arthritis and other disabilities affecting the hands. Constitution Arms, the manufacturer of the firearm, is reporting that the FDA has formally designated the gun as a medical gadget. 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. FDA Facility Registration and Device Listing confirmation... (.PDF) Product page: Palm Pistol ... Flashback: A Nine with Ergonomics in Mind Posted on December 3, 2008 12:00 AM

Twisted Avatar | 12-04-2008 09:33 AM
Re: Medicare to Cover Prescription Handguns? Make my day............ sonny. T

The Argent Dragon | 12-04-2008 10:34 AM
Re: Medicare to Cover Prescription Handguns? Quote:
Firing handguns can be difficult for folks with arthritis, as the recoil puts a good deal of stress on the wrist and hand joints, and squeezing the trigger can be impossible. Constitution Arms of Maplewood, New Jersey has created the pictured Palm Pistol, a double action 9mm single shot that supposedly is easier to control than traditional pistols by people with bad hands. Perhaps, we'll see a new Paralympic shooting sport spring out of this.
I guess they won't be making that in .50 Cal ? :sarc:

Saul Mine | 12-04-2008 02:20 PM
Re: Medicare to Cover Prescription Handguns? Hey, that's right up there with wheelchairs for disabled federal marshals riding airlines.

Doge | 12-04-2008 03:32 PM
Re: Medicare to Cover Prescription Handguns? Quote:
Originally Posted by Saul Mine (Post 1449286) Hey, that's right up there with wheelchairs for disabled federal marshals riding airlines.
You have got to be kidding me?

mouse | 12-05-2008 04:31 AM
Re: Medicare to Cover Prescription Handguns? That's for when they pull the plug on SS and Medicare. They will be handing them out like condoms.

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