Commenting on this case, United States Attorney George E.B. Holding stated: "The crimes committed by Mr. Sharma and Mr. Anu Patel, and the related crimes alleged in the Indictment against AM2PAT and Dushyant Patel constitute the most fundamental breach of the public's trust. Citizens in this country trust that producers of medical devices aren't lying when they say that have adequately tested a given product. As we've seen in this case, such lies can literally mean the difference between life and death. I hope this case sends a message to medical device makers everywhere: If you cut corners, and violate the public's trust, we'll bring you to justice."

"The FDA-Office of Criminal Investigations is fully committed to investigating and supporting the prosecution of those who may endanger the public's health and safety by manufacturing and selling unsafe products to be used on an unsuspecting public. We continue to look forward to working with our law enforcement partners and commend the US Attorney's Office for their diligence," said David Bourne, Special Agent in Charge, FDA-Office of Criminal Investigations, Miami Field Office


Investigation of the case was conducted by the Office of Criminal Investigations of the Food and Drug Administration and the United States Postal Inspectors. Assistant United States Attorney Jason H. Cowley served as prosecutor for the government.

Source: U.S. Attorney's Office, www.usdoj.gov/usao/nce.
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