The device was invented by clinical pharmacist Jacques Bauer and former scientist Ilija Lakicevic and marketed by alternative medicine activist Sacha Stone.
The manufacturers claim that: "Through a process of quantum oscillation the 5G BioShield USB Key balances and reharmonizes the disturbing frequencies arising from the electric fog induced by devices, such as laptops, cordless phones, wifi, tablets, etc.
The USB device is housed in a clear perspex block imprinted with a stylized version of St George slaying a dragon, as based on a medal originally made by William Wyon for Albert, Prince Consort.
[5] Town councillor Toby R. Hall stated that the device could be "helpful" and "provide protection" due to a "wearable holographic nano-layer catalyser".
[3] Following this report, the device was investigated by Trading Standards and found to be a scam and the matter had been referred to City of London Police Fraud Squad.