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First use of open adjustable gastric banding (ASGB)
First use of open adjustable silicone gastric banding (ASGB) -
ASGB FDA-approved clinical trial started in the U.S. with the first patient surgery
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First ASGB workshop in Europe
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First LAP-BAND System workshop in Europe
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LAP-BAND FDA-approved clinical trial started in the U.S. with the first patient surgery in the United States
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The LAP-BAND System is approved by the FDA for use in the U.S.
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My LAP-BAND Journey online support programs is introduced
The support program's goal is to provide tips and trackers designed ti help patients prepare for surgery and track post-surgery success. -
Sales of LAP-BAND system exceed 100,000 for first time
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LAP-BAND AP System is the most advanced gastric banding technology ever launched
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Sales leap to over 300,000 in the United States alone
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Over 650,000 LAP-BAND System devices sold worldwide
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The LAP-BAND System is approved by the FDA for patients with a Body Mass Index of at least 30kg with one or more obesity related conditions