I remember when this thing was discussed on Audiophile Style. Caelin Gabriel mentioned that a customer who was a doctor expressed interest in trying out their cables for medical purposes. At least I think that was the original context of where that whole exercise originated. In principle that seemed to be a good premise.
But the summary of the article shared above puts it well -
"for some buyers, the idea that a cable or conditioner was “medical-grade” or tested in hospitals added extra weight.
It suggested the product wasn’t just another high-end accessory, but was serious, technical, and even clinical.
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That’s where the problem comes in. If these claims can’t be backed up publicly, like if there’s no FDA listing, no third-party testing, and no clear hospital documentation, then the trust built around those claims doesn’t hold. And that matters, even if the product works fine in a listening room."
I think that's a fair critique as well however we have also keep in mind that dealing with the FDA is no mean feat.
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