[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 150 (Friday, August 5, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-19131]


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[Federal Register: August 5, 1994]


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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Dkt. C-3501]

 

Vien Clinics of America, Inc., et al., Prohibited Trade 
Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION: Consent order.

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SUMMARY: In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting 
unfair acts and practices and unfair methods of competition, this 
consent order prohibits, among other things, an Illinois-based 
corporation and its officer from misrepresenting the rate of likely 
recurrence for any venous disease following treatment, or 
misrepresenting the rate of likely recurrence for any venous disease 
following treatment, or misrepresenting the newness, past availability, 
safety, risks or potential side-effects of any cosmetic or plastic 
surgery procedure. In addition, the consent order requires the 
respondents to have scientific evidence to substantiate any 
representations it makes about any cosmetic or plastic surgery 
procedure it markets or sells in the future.

DATES: Complaint and Order issued June 24, 1994.\1\
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    \1\Copies of the Complaint and the Decision and Order are 
available from the Commission's Public Reference Branch, H-130, 6th 
Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard Kelly and Sondra Mills, FTC/H-200, Washington, D.C. 20580. 
(202) 326-3304 or 326-2673.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Thursday, February 10, 1994, there was 
published in the Federal Register 59 FR 6273, a proposed consent 
agreement with analysis In the Matter of Vein Clinics of America, Inc., 
et al., for the purpose of soliciting public comment. Interested 
parties were given sixty (60) days in which to submit comments, 
suggestions or objections regarding the proposed form of the order.
    A comment was filed and considered by the Commission. The 
Commission has ordered the issuance of the complaint in the form 
contemplated by the agreement, made its jurisdictional findings and 
entered an order to cease and desist, as set forth in the proposed 
consent agreement, in disposition of this proceeding.

    Authority: Sec. 6, 38 Stat. 721, 15 U.S.C. 46. Interprets or 
applies sec. 5, 38 Stat. 719, as amended; 15 U.S.C. 45, 52.
Benjamin I. Berman,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-19131 Filed 8-4-94; 8:45 am]
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