A CNN analysis of federal data, shows that from August 2013 through December 2017, Bayer paid 11,850 doctors $2.5 million related to Essure for consulting fees and similar services. Dr. Cindy Basinski was paid $168,068 for consulting fees and similar services from August 2013 through the end of 2017. More than 80% of the money that Bayer paid to Indiana doctors for Essure was paid to her. She added that she's turned down money -- in some cases more than Bayer paid her -- because she did not believe in a certain product. Basinski said she couldn't recall her conversation with Potts, but said she felt Potts was not remembering the conversation correctly.

Source: CNN July 27, 2018 10:35 UTC