House members call for probe into Lap-Band safety, marketing

Saturday, January 21, 2012 - 01:20 in Physics & Chemistry

Rep. Henry A. Waxman and two other House members want an investigation of the Lap-Band and the 1-800-GET-THIN campaign.Members of Congress are calling for an investigation into the 1-800-GET-THIN weight-loss surgery marketing campaign and the safety and effectiveness of the Lap-Band device.

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