Table 1.
Displaying summary of intra-gastric balloon characteristics.
| Balloon products | Manufacturer | Material (filled) | Number of balloons | Duration (months) | Insertion/removal method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDA + CE approved | |||||
| Reshape Duo™ | ReShape Medical | Silicone (Saline 450 ml) | 2 | 6 | Endoscopic/Endoscopic |
| Orbera™ | Apollo Endosurgery | Silicone (Saline 400–700 ml) | 1 | 6 | Endoscopic/Endoscopic |
| Orbera 365™ | Apollo Endosurgery | Silicone (Saline 400–700 ml) | 1 | 12 | Endoscopic/Endoscopic |
| Obalon™ | Obalon Therapeutics | Gelatin capsule (Gas 250 ml) | Up to 3 | 3–6 | oral/Endoscopic |
| CE Approved | |||||
| Elipse™ | Allurion Technologies | Polymer Film (fluid filled 450–550 ml) | 1 | 4 | Oral/natural excretion |
| Spatz™ | Spatz Medical | Silicone (adjustable) | 1 | 12 | Endoscopic/Endoscopic |
| End-BallTM | Endalis | Polyurethane (Air/Fluid 700 ml) | 1 | 6 | Endoscopic/Endoscopic |
| Heliosphere bag™ | Helioscopie | Polyurethane and silicone (Air 550 ml) | 1 | 6 | Endoscopic/Endoscopic |