Physician's Technology, LLC
Physician's Technology, LLC, marketers of the Willow Curve low-level light therapy (LLLT) device, settled FTC charges in June 2020 after being accused of deceptively claiming the device treats chronic, severe pain and associated inflammation without adequate scientific evidence. The FTC alleged the device was promoted as 'smart' and 'clinically proven' since 2014 despite lacking substantiation. Two defendants were each required to pay $200,000 to the Commission. In August 2021, the FTC distributed more than $350,000 in refunds to defrauded consumers.
Flagged claims (2)
treats chronic, severe pain and associated inflammation
clinically proven
Required actions (3)
the marketers of Willow Curve agreed to stop making allegedly deceptive claims that the device treats chronic, severe pain and associated inflammation
The order settling the complaint also requires two defendants to pay $200,000 each to the Commission.
In August 2021, the FTC sent refunds totaling more than $350,000 to defrauded consumers.
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