As we talked in his office, I noticed a green silicone band on his right wrist.

Similar shaped silicone bands are also available under other brand names from a variety of companies.

This treatment for retinal detachment involves surgically placing a silicone band (buckle) around the eye to hold the retina in place.

Using laparoscopic tools, the surgeon places an adjustable silicone band around the upper part of the stomach.

Squeezed by the silicone band, the stomach becomes a pouch with about an inch-wide outlet.

A plastic tube runs from the silicone band to a device just under the skin.

Saline (sterile salt water) can be injected or removed through the skin, flowing into or out of the silicone band.

Using laparoscopic tools, the surgeon places an inflatable silicone band around the upper stomach.

The borosilicate glass container comes with a silicone band to make it slip-proof, an especially important feature when touched with wet hands.

High quality thigh highs have one or more silicone bands holding the stocking in place.