Acceptance of the INAMED LAP-BAND System for the Surgical Treatment of Severe Obesity Growing in the United States.

Business Wire | May 5, 2004 | Copyright

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2004

INAMED Corporation, (Nasdaq:IMDC):

-- Three New Peer-Reviewed Medical Studies Released Confirm

Safety and Efficacy of LAP-BAND(R) System

-- Insurer Reimbursement Expanding

-- Educational Forum Scheduled in New York City Today to Share

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