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New Studies Reinforce LAP-BAND® Safety & Success

April 13, 2011

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Two new studies have been published in Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases (SOARD), which reinforce the safety and efficacy of the LAP-BAND® System. A statement by Allergan explains “The first study followed one surgeon’s practice for five years (March 30, 2004 to December 2, 2009) in which 442 laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) procedures […]

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FDA approves extended use of Lap-Band

February 18, 2011

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Allergan announced today that the FDA has approved extended use of the Lap-Band, which makes up to an additional 37 million Americans potentially elligible for this procedure.  The press release says: IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the expanded use of the LAP-BAND® System, Allergan’s gastric band, for […]

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