FDA approval process faulted at hearings on medical devices
The Food and Drug Administration is approving medical devices too slowly. Or too quickly - depending on whom you ask.

FDA Approves Expanded Use Of LAP-BAND(R) Adjustable Gastric Banding System For Obese Adults
Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the expanded use of the LAP-BAND System, Allergan's gastric band, for adults with obesity who have failed more conservative weight reduction alternatives, such as diet and exercise and pharmacotherapy, and have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30-40 and at least one obesity related comorbid condition...