FDA Issues Safety Alert on Balloon Surgery for Obesity Treatment

A weight-loss procedure involving inserting a silicone balloon into the stomach has been associated with five deaths within the past year. According to the FDA, Orbera Intragastric Balloon System and ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon System were linked to the five deaths. In balloon surgery, the provider endoscopically inserts one or two deflated silicone balloons into… Continue reading