A device for discharging at least one band onto a tissue is provided. The device includes a housing; a suction assembly coupled to said housing; a dispensing assembly coupled in flow communication to said suction assembly; a discharge assembly coupled in flow communication to said dispensing assembly; and a first manual actuator coupled to said suction assembly and configured to move said suction assembly between a retracted position and an extended position wherein said suction assembly, in said retracted position, is configured to draw the tissue into said discharge assembly.