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May 14, 2026

Iowa Defective Breast Mesh and Matrix Injury Attorneys: Attorney911 Brings 27+ Years of Trial Practice and Lupe Peña’s Former Insurance Defense Background to Iowa Patients Navigating Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of Iowa Hubs — We Litigate Allergan BIOCELL (Recalled July 2019, MDL 2921 Before Judge Martinotti, Bellwether October 19, 2026), Mentor MemoryGel, Sientra OPUS, AlloDerm, Strattice ADM and GalaFLEX P4HB Scaffolds — CD30+/ALK- BIA-ALCL and BIA-SCC Pathology Command, 8th Circuit Parallel-Claim Survivability under Riegel v. Medtronic and Iowa Code § 614.1 Two-Year Statute of Limitations with Discovery Rule Application, 21 CFR Parts 803, 807, 814, Ralph Manginello Avvo 8.2 Excellent, $50M+ Total Recovered, Active $10M Bermudez Litigation — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Iowa: The Complete Guide for Women, Families, and Survivors For women in Iowa who have undergone breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, or those who sought aesthetic improvement through breast augmentation or a lift, the decision was about more than just surgery. It was about restoration, health, and a return to a sense of self. You trusted that the medical devices placed in your body—the surgical meshes, the acellular dermal matrices (ADM), and the bioabsorbable scaffolds—had been rigorously tested, approved, and proven safe for use in human breast tissue. However, a growing body of evidence, regulatory warnings from the FDA, and whistleblower testimony suggest that many of these products were never properly vetted for breast surgery. Whether you received your care at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center in Iowa City, a regional surgical hub in Des Moines, or a private plastic surgery practice in Cedar Rapids, the reality remains the same: thousands of women in Iowa were implanted with devices that the FDA now explicitly warns have "not been determined" to be safe or effective for breast applications. We understand the fear and betrayal you may feel if you are currently battling an infection that won't clear, facing a diagnosis of a rare lymphoma like BIA-ALCL, or dealing with the physical and emotional toll of multiple revision surgeries. At Attorney911, led by Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña, we represent women in Iowa who have been victimized by defective medical…

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May 14, 2026

Indiana Defective Breast Mesh and Implant Injury Attorneys: Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Features Ralph Manginello’s 27+ Years of Federal Trial Experience and Lupe Peña, a Former Insurance Defense Attorney Conducting Consultations in Fluent Spanish, We Litigate Allergan BIOCELL Textured Implants (Recalled July 2019, MDL 2921 Before Judge Brian R. Martinotti, Bellwether October 19, 2026), Mentor MemoryGel, Sientra OPUS, AlloDerm, Strattice ADM, and GalaFLEX P4HB Scaffolds used in Reconstruction and Revision, Substantive Command of BIA-ALCL (CD30+/ALK-), BIA-SCC, Capsular Contracture and Red Breast Syndrome Pathology, Litigating 21 CFR Parts 803, 807, and 814 Under the Riegel Parallel-Claim Exception and Indiana’s 2-Year Statute of Limitations with Discovery Rule Application, $50M+ Recovered for Families and Currently Prosecuting the Active $10M Bermudez Institutional-Liability Lawsuit — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Indiana: The Definitive Guide for Patients and Families Finding out that the medical device implanted to help your body heal is actually causing it harm is a traumatic experience that no woman in Indiana should have to face alone. Whether you underwent a post-mastectomy reconstruction at a major institution like the Indiana University (IU) Health Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center in Indianapolis, or sought a cosmetic lift or augmentation at a high-volume aesthetic practice in Fort Wayne, South Bend, or Evansville, you likely trusted that the materials used in your surgery were as safe as they were effective. At Attorney911—The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC—we have spent years representing individuals against powerful institutions and manufacturers. Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, has been licensed by the State Bar of Texas (Bar Card Number 24007597) since 1998, bringing over twenty-seven years of continuous litigation experience to every case. Alongside associate attorney Lupe Peña, who conducts full client consultations in fluent Spanish, we prosecute high-profile, multi-defendant institutional liability cases, such as our current leadership in the Bermudez v. Pi Kappa Phi litigation. We understand the complex regulatory and medical intersection of defective device claims, and we are committed to providing Indiana families with the educational resources they need to navigate this crisis. The following guide is a comprehensive resource for Indiana residents who have experienced complications from surgical mesh, acellular dermal matrix (ADM), or bioabsorbable scaffolds used in breast surgery. We believe that…

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May 14, 2026

Combine Truck Accident & Oilfield Vehicle Crash Attorneys — Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Brings 27+ Years of Federal-Court Trial Experience to Halliburton Water Tankers, Schlumberger Sand Haulers, Baker Hughes Fleet Trucks, and Every 80,000-Pound Commercial Vehicle on SH 285, US 285, and I-20, Lupe Peña’s Former Insurance Defense Background Beats Great West Casualty, Old Republic, and Zurich, We Extract Samsara ELD, Motive, and Qualcomm OmniTRACS Data Before the 30-Day Overwrite, TBI ($5M+ Recovered), Burns, Amputation ($3.8M+), and Wrongful Death Cases, $750,000 Federal Minimum Insurance Under 49 CFR § 387, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911

Fatal 18-Wheeler and Tractor-Trailer Crashes in Combine, Texas: What Families Need to Know You’re reading this because someone you love didn’t come home from a road most people in Combine drive every day without thinking about it. Interstate 20 carries east-west freight through Dallas County, moving everything from Amazon packages to oilfield equipment between Fort Worth and Dallas. The frontage roads along I-20 see daily tractor-trailer traffic serving local businesses, warehouses, and distribution centers. When an 80,000-pound semi-truck loses control on that corridor, the physics leave no time for the driver of a passenger vehicle to react. A crash at those weights isn’t a fender-bender—it’s a closing-speed event that frequently produces fatalities and catastrophic injuries. Whether you call it a semi, a tractor-trailer, or an eighteen-wheeler, the legal exposure of the motor carrier under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations is identical, and the depth of investigation required to prove how the crash actually happened is the same. The Reality of a Fatal Truck Crash on Combine’s Roads In 2024, Texas recorded 4,150 traffic fatalities—one death every 2 hours and 7 minutes. Dallas County alone saw 305 fatal crashes, and the corridors that pass through Combine are among the most dangerous in the county. The Texas Department of Transportation’s Crash Records Information System (CRIS) shows that fatal crashes involving commercial vehicles are concentrated on the freight-heavy segments of I-20, Highway 175, and the industrial routes serving Combine’s manufacturing and distribution hubs. When a fully loaded tractor-trailer runs a stop sign on…

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May 14, 2026

Illinois Defective Breast Mesh & Breast Implant Injury Attorneys: Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Pairs Ralph Manginello’s 27+ Years of Federal-Court Trial Experience with Lupe Peña’s Former-Insurance-Defense Insight and Fluent Spanish — We Litigate Allergan BIOCELL Textured Implants (Recalled July 2019, MDL 2921 Before Judge Martinotti, Bellwether October 19, 2026), Mentor MemoryGel, Sientra OPUS, AlloDerm and Strattice ADM, and GalaFLEX P4HB Scaffolds — Substantive Command of BIA-ALCL (CD30+/ALK- Pathology), BIA-SCC, and Periprosthetic Seroma Under 21 CFR Parts 803, 807, and 814 — Illinois 2-Year Statute of Limitations (735 ILCS 5/13-202) and Illinois Discovery Rule Mapped to Delayed-Onset Cases in the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts — $50M+ Recovered and Active $10M Bermudez Litigation — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Illinois: The Definitive Guide for Women and Families The path following a mastectomy or a complex breast reconstruction is intended to be one of healing and restoration. For thousands of women across Illinois, from the world-class surgical suites in the Chicago Loop to the regional medical centers in Peoria and Rockford, that restoration has been replaced by a new, often terrifying medical crisis. If you are here, it is likely because the "internal bra" or the biologics meant to support your body are instead causing it to fail. You may be in pain, you may be facing the loss of your reconstruction, or you may have just discovered that the device inside you—be it an acellular dermal matrix (ADM), a synthetic mesh, or a bioabsorbable scaffold—was never actually cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in your breast. At The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, operating as Attorney911, we recognize the profound weight of this moment. We understand that for an Illinois resident, navigating a medical device injury means dealing with some of the largest healthcare systems in the Midwest while trying to make sense of a regulatory framework that failed to protect you. Managing Partner Ralph Manginello has spent twenty-seven years fighting for the rights of the injured, and our firm is built on the principle of providing aggressive, Technical legal authority to women in Illinois who were told their implants and scaffolds were safe.…

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May 14, 2026

Idaho Defective Breast Mesh and Implant Injury Attorneys: Attorney911 Brings 27+ Years of Trial Experience and Lupe Peña’s Former Insurance Defense Insight to Idaho Reconstruction Complications — We Litigate Allergan BIOCELL Recalled Implants (MDL 2921, Judge Martinotti, Bellwether October 19, 2026), AlloDerm, Strattice and GalaFLEX P4HB Scaffolds, Prosecuting BIA-ALCL (CD30+/ALK-), BIA-SCC and Capsular Contracture Claims Under Idaho’s 2-Year Statute of Limitations with Discovery Rule and Federal Preemption (Riegel, Lohr, 21 CFR Parts 803, 807, 814), $50M+ Recovered including Active $10M Bermudez Litigation (Covered by KHOU 11, FOX 26, ABC13) — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Idaho: The Complete Guide for Women, Families, and Survivors For women in Idaho who have undergone breast reconstruction, revision, or elective augmentation, the peace of mind that should follow a successful surgery has, for many, been replaced by a growing sense of alarm. Whether you received care at a major regional medical hub in Boise or traveled to a specialist center from Idaho Falls, Pocatello, or Coeur d'Alene, the realization that an implanted medical device may be failing is a heavy burden to carry. At The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, operating under the consumer brand Attorney911, we recognize the physical and emotional toll that defective breast mesh, acellular dermal matrix (ADM), and bioabsorbable scaffolds can take on your life. We understand that you may have been told these products—marketed under names like GalaFLEX, Phasix, AlloDerm, and FlexHD—were the gold standard for providing "internal bra" support or assisting in post-mastectomy reconstruction. However, as the scientific and regulatory record now shows, many of these devices entered the market through a regulatory shortcut that avoided rigorous clinical testing for breast-specific applications. Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, and our dedicated team, including associate attorney Lupe Peña, provide the sophisticated legal representation needed to hold multi-billion-dollar manufacturers accountable. If you are an Idaho resident suffering from chronic pain, infection, or a diagnosis of BIA-ALCL, we invite you to a confidential conversation about your rights. You can reach us 24/7 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a…

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May 14, 2026

City of University Park’s 18-Wheeler and Commercial Vehicle Crash Attorneys — Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Brings 27+ Years of Federal-Court Trial Experience to Dallas County’s Busiest Freight Corridors: I-635, US 75, and the DART Rail Crossings, Where Walmart Semis, Amazon Delivery Vans, FedEx Box Trucks, and Trinity Industries Steel Haulers Share the Road with 4,000-Pound Passenger Cars, We Extract Samsara ELD and Lytx DriveCam Data Before the 30-Day Overwrite, Lupe Peña’s Former Insurance Defense Background Beats Great West Casualty, Old Republic, and Self-Insured Corporate Claims Teams, $50M+ Recovered for Texas Families Including $5M+ Brain Injury and $2.5M+ Truck Crash Settlements, Pedestrians and Cyclists Struck by Trucks, TBI to Wrongful Death, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Fatal 18-Wheeler and Tractor-Trailer Crashes in University Park, Texas You’re reading this because someone you love didn’t come home from a road most families in University Park drive every day without thinking about it. A fully loaded 18-wheeler on the Central Expressway or the Dallas North Tollway doesn’t leave time to react when physics takes over at highway speed. The crash that changed everything for your family wasn’t an accident—it was a corporate decision made in a dispatch office miles from University Park, and Texas law gives you the structure to make those decision-makers answer for it. We’ve represented trucking accident victims in Dallas County courtrooms since 1998. Ralph Manginello has 27 years of experience fighting commercial carriers in both state and federal court, including the Southern District of Texas where many University Park cases are filed. Our team includes Lupe Peña, a former insurance defense attorney who now uses that insider knowledge to fight for families like yours. We don’t just sue drivers—we pursue the trucking companies, freight brokers, and corporate parents whose negligence put that 80,000-pound vehicle on your loved one’s path. The Reality of Fatal Truck Crashes on University Park’s Freight Corridors University Park sits at the intersection of two major freight arteries that carry some of the highest commercial vehicle volumes in North Texas: US-75 (Central Expressway) - The primary north-south route through Dallas County, handling heavy truck traffic between the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and points north to Oklahoma and beyond. The stretch through University Park…

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May 14, 2026

Hawaii Defective Breast Mesh & Implant Injury Attorneys — Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Brings 27+ Years of Federal-Court Trial Experience to Hawaii: Ralph Manginello and Former Insurance Defense Attorney Lupe Peña Handle Allergan BIOCELL Recalled July 2019 (MDL 2921 before Judge Brian R. Martinotti, Bellwether October 19, 2026), AlloDerm and Strattice ADM, GalaFLEX P4HB Scaffolds and Polypropylene Mesh, Focused on BIA-ALCL CD30+/ALK- Pathology, BIA-SCC and Capsular Contracture under 21 CFR Parts 803 and 814, Hawaii State 2-Year Statute of Limitations with Discovery Rule Application for Delayed-Onset Lymphoma, $50M+ Recovered and Active $10M Bermudez Institutional-Liability Litigation as Featured on ABC13 and KPRC 2, Ralph Manginello Avvo 8.2 Excellent and Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent, Hablamos Español — Lupe Peña Conducts Consultations in Fluent Spanish, Free Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Hawaii: The Complete Guide for Women, Families, and Survivors For the women of Hawaii, the journey through breast reconstruction or aesthetic enhancement is often one of restoration and renewal. Whether you sought care at a major medical hub on Oahu like The Queen’s Medical Center or Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, or you traveled from Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island to consult with specialists in Honolulu, the expectation was simple: a safe procedure with a device thoroughly vetted for your body. However, for many across our islands, that expectation has been met with the devastating reality of defective medical devices. We at The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, operating under the consumer brand Attorney911, understand the unique challenges facing Hawaii residents. When a medical device like a bioabsorbable scaffold or an acellular dermal matrix (ADM) fails, the isolation of the Pacific can make the search for justice feel even more distant. We are here to bridge that gap. With our Managing Partner Ralph Manginello — a veteran advocate with twenty-seven years of continuous practice since 1998 — and Associate Attorney Lupe Peña — who brings a unique insurance-defense background and offers full consultations in fluent Spanish — we provide the high-level federal litigation experience Hawaii patients need to hold multi-billion-dollar manufacturers accountable. Understanding the Devices: What Was Implanted in Your Body? Many Hawaii patients are surprised to learn that the products used to support their implants…

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May 14, 2026

Guam Defective Breast Mesh & Breast Implant Injury Attorneys — Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Brings 27+ Years Trial Experience & Lupe Peña’s Former Insurance-Defense Perspective: We Pursue Allergan BIOCELL (Recalled July 2019, MDL 2921 Before Judge Brian R. Martinotti, Bellwether Oct 19, 2026), Mentor MemoryGel, Sientra OPUS, AlloDerm, Strattice & GalaFLEX P4HB Bioabsorbable Scaffolds — BIA-ALCL (CD30+/ALK-) & BIA-SCC Pathology Command — Riegel Parallel-Claim Survivability under 21 CFR Parts 803, 807, 814 — Guam’s 2-Year Statute of Limitations (7 GCA § 11306) with Discovery Rule Application — $50M+ Recovered & Active $10M Bermudez Litigation — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Guam: The Complete Guide for Women, Families, and Survivors For women in Guam who have navigated the difficult path of breast cancer treatment, prophylactic mastectomy, or cosmetic revision, the promise of modern reconstruction technology is often a source of hope. However, for many patients across our island community—from those treated at Guam Memorial Hospital in Tamuning to those who traveled to Hawaii, the Philippines, or the U.S. mainland for specialized care—that hope has been compromised by defective medical devices. Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM), bioabsorbable scaffolds like GalaFLEX, and textured implants have frequently been used in ways the FDA never fully approved, leading to catastrophic complications, reconstruction failure, and even rare forms of cancer. At The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, operating under the consumer brand Attorney911, we recognize the unique challenges faced by the people of Guam. Living in the Western Pacific means that medical travel and specialized healthcare often involve long-distance flights and complex jurisdictional questions. When a device like a surgical mesh or a breast scaffold fails, the physical, emotional, and financial toll is immense. We are a firm with twenty-seven years of continuous practice, led by Ralph Manginello (Bar Card Number 24007597), who is admitted to the United States District Court and has spent decades holding institutional defendants accountable. Along with Associate Attorney Lupe Peña, a third-generation Texan with an insurance-defense background who provides fluent Spanish-language consultations, we fight to ensure that women in Guam are…

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May 14, 2026

Georgia Defective Breast Mesh & Reconstruction Device Attorneys: Attorney911 Brings 27+ Years of Federal-Court Trial Experience to Georgia Litigating Allergan BIOCELL Textured Implants (Recalled July 2019, MDL 2921 Before Judge Brian R. Martinotti, Bellwether October 19, 2026), Mentor MemoryGel, Sientra OPUS, AlloDerm and Strattice ADM, GalaFLEX P4HB Scaffolds and Polypropylene Mesh — We Address Georgia’s OCGA § 9-3-33 Statute of Limitations and Discovery-Rule Application for Latent BIA-ALCL (CD30+/ALK-), BIA-SCC and Capsular Contracture, Lupe Peña Former Insurance Defense Attorney with Fluent Spanish, Federal Preemption Mapped Under Riegel, Lohr, Buckman and 21 CFR Parts 803 and 814, $50M+ Recovered and Active $10M Bermudez Institutional-Liability Lawsuit — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Georgia: The Definitive Guide for Women, Families, and Survivors For women across Georgia who have navigated the grueling journey of breast cancer, prophylactic mastectomy, or complex revision surgery, the promise of reconstruction is more than just an aesthetic goal—it is a restoration of self. Whether you walked through the doors of the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta, sought care at Northside Hospital, or consulted with reconstructive specialists in Augusta, Savannah, or Columbus, you trusted that the materials placed inside your body were safe, tested, and approved for use in your chest. We know that for many women in Georgia, that trust has been shattered. You may be reading this because your reconstruction failed, because you are battling a mysterious "Red Breast Syndrome," or because you received a terrifying diagnosis of a rare lymphoma or carcinoma linked to your implants. Dealing with these complications is exhausting, both physically and emotionally. You are not just a patient; you are a survivor who is now being asked to fight a new battle against multi-billion-dollar medical device manufacturers. At Attorney911, we are not just observers of this crisis; we are active litigators who understand the structural failures of the medical device industry. Led by Ralph Manginello, who has been licensed to practice for twenty-seven years (Texas Bar No. 24007597) and is admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, our firm understands the high…

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May 14, 2026

Seagoville Truck Accident & Commercial Vehicle Crash Attorneys — Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Brings 27+ Years of Federal-Court Trial Experience to Seagoville’s I-45 & US 175 Corridors, Where Walmart 18-Wheelers, Amazon Delivery Vans, FedEx Box Trucks, and Dump Trucks Collide with Passenger Cars at 80,000-Pound Force, We Extract Samsara ELD and Lytx DriveCam Data Before the 30-Day Overwrite, Lupe Peña’s Former Insurance Defense Background Beats Great West Casualty, Old Republic, and Self-Insured Corporate Claims Teams, TBI ($5M+ Recovered), Amputation ($3.8M+), and Wrongful Death Cases, $750,000 Federal Minimum Insurance Under 49 CFR § 387, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Fatal 18-Wheeler and Tractor-Trailer Crashes in Seagoville, Texas You’re reading this because someone you love didn’t come home from the roads that connect Seagoville to the rest of North Texas. Maybe it was the pre-dawn freight surge on Interstate 45, where the morning’s first wave of long-haul trucks meets the early commuters heading into Dallas. Maybe it was the afternoon shift change on Highway 175, where oilfield service vehicles and gravel haulers share the two-lane stretch between Seagoville and Kaufman. Or maybe it was the weekend delivery rush on the I-20 corridor, where Amazon DSP vans and Sysco foodservice trucks weave through the weekend traffic leaving Dallas for East Texas. Whatever corridor it was, the crash wasn’t just another statistic in the Texas Department of Transportation’s Crash Records Information System. For your family, it was the moment everything changed. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 already started a clock that doesn’t stop while you grieve. You have exactly two years from the date of the fatal injury to file a wrongful-death action under § 71.001. Under § 71.004, you—as the surviving spouse, child, or parent—hold an independent statutory claim. So does your loved one’s estate, under § 71.021, for the conscious pain and mental anguish they endured between the crash and death. The carrier whose driver caused this has lawyers who started working the case the night of the wreck. Every day that passes without a preservation letter is a day the evidence they control—the electronic logging device,…

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