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Conmed | SpaceBander In-Office Ligation System
Conmed has a quick, painless and potentially lucrative way to treat
hemorrhoids. The plastic SpaceBander is inserted into the anal cavity,
where it works by suctioning the hemorrhoid into the device. It then
releases a rubber band around the base of the hemorrhoid and, within
a week or so, the hemorrhoid becomes necrotic and falls off, along
with the band.
No sedation is needed and the whole procedure takes less than 2
minutes, so patients "literally pull up their pants and go home," says
the rep. The disposable device costs only about $70, but for providers,
reimbursement may be more than $500.
