History of the Lap-Band By abbagoe Jun 3, 1986 First use of open adjustable gastric banding (ASGB) First use of open adjustable silicone gastric banding (ASGB) Dec 13, 1990 ASGB FDA-approved clinical trial started in the U.S. with the first patient surgery Apr 21, 1993 First ASGB workshop in Europe Sep 5, 1994 First LAP-BAND System workshop in Europe Aug 30, 1995 LAP-BAND FDA-approved clinical trial started in the U.S. with the first patient surgery in the United States Mar 10, 2001 The LAP-BAND System is approved by the FDA for use in the U.S. Feb 4, 2005 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. Apr 14, 2006 Sales of LAP-BAND system exceed 100,000 for first time Jan 29, 2007 LAP-BAND AP System is the most advanced gastric banding technology ever launched Jun 22, 2007 Sales leap to over 300,000 in the United States alone Jan 4, 2011 Over 650,000 LAP-BAND System devices sold worldwide Mar 10, 2011 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
