| Feature |
The LAP-BAND AP® System
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The Realize™ Band-C
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| Band Features |
- 360o OMNIFORM™ technology — soft, precurved individual sections minimize potential for crease-fold failure and leaks
- Concentric shape at any inflation volume
- Wide balloon with minimal lateral exposure — limits the risk of puncture during surgery
- Thickest shell available — reduces the risk of balloon fatigue and failure (.043 inch average shell thickness).
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- Balloon is 1 long silicone tube that creases at placement
- Triangular shape when inflated
- Wide balloon with broad lateral exposure
- Thin shell (.022 inch average shell thickness)
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| Flexibility |
- The only system available in 2 sizes to address every patient’s needs*
- Access Port available in 2 sizes — to meet the needs of different patients
- Port placement with either manual sutures or mesh
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- Band-C available in only 1 size†
- Only 1 port — can be difficult to palpate in heavier patients
- Port placement with mechanical applier — manual suture if appropriate fixation cannot be accomplished by integrated fastening hooks
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*The LAP-BAND AP® System family of products consists of 5 bands. LAP-BAND® Access Port I and II are not shown at actual size.
†The Realize™ family of products consists of 2 bands. Realize™ Band-C port is not shown at actual size.
