James, Garth A.
Boegli, Laura
Hancock, John
Bowersock, Lisa
Parker, Albert
Kinney, Brian M.
Funding for this research was provided by:
Establishment Labs (111)
Article History
Received: 1 July 2018
Accepted: 9 September 2018
First Online: 1 October 2018
Compliance with Ethical Standards
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: Garth A. James, Laura Boegli, and Albert Parker performed this project under a Testing Services Agreement with the University. This covered salary, benefits, laboratory supplies, and facilities and administrative fees. In the past, these authors have performed similar testing services for Allergan, Inc. John Hancock received a consulting fee from Establishment Labs for technology support services including his collaboration with the research project. This author serves as a paid, outside technology consultant for Establishment Labs and is eligible for a stock grant, as part of the Consulting Agreement with Establishment Labs. Establishment Labs provides reimbursement for travel and accommodations directly related to the consulting work for the company. Lisa Bowersock performed this project under a Testing Services Agreement with the University. This covered salary, benefits, laboratory supplies, and facilities and administrative fees. Establishment Laboratories S.A. provided the implant shells. Brian M. Kinney has been paid for consulting fees and travel for activities not related specifically to this study, but related to being on the Scientific Advisory Board of the company. Brian M. Kinney is eligible to be awarded shares in the company for activities not related specifically to this study, but related to being on the Scientific Advisory Board of the company.