There has been more than 500,000 LAP-BAND® System procedures performed worldwide, with
10 years of Academic publications.
September, 1993
First laparoscopic adjustable gastric band used in Europe
June, 1995
LAP-BAND® System FDA-approved clinical trial started in the U.S. with the first patient surgery in the United States
September, 1999
LAP-BAND® System is approved for use in Canada
June, 2001
The LAP-BAND® System is approved by the FDA for use in the United States
Lap-Band History
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There has been more than 500,000 LAP-BAND® System procedures performed worldwide, with
10 years of Academic publications.
September, 1993
First laparoscopic adjustable gastric band used in Europe
June, 1995
LAP-BAND® System FDA-approved clinical trial started in the U.S. with the first patient surgery in the United States
September, 1999
LAP-BAND® System is approved for use in Canada
June, 2001
The LAP-BAND® System is approved by the FDA for use in the United States