Intragastric Balloons: Minimally Invasive, Temporary Support to Jumpstart Patient Weight Loss

Effective, proven results.

Introducing Intragastric Balloons (IGBs)

BIB™ System (6 months)

  • 20+ years experience
  • Over 400,000 balloons distributed worldwide1
  • More than 230 published studies

Orbera365™ (12 months)

  • Launched in 2018
  • Over 50,000 balloons distributed worldwide1

An intragastric balloon is a temporary option designed to help patients adjust to smaller portion sizes and adopt healthier eating habits. With lifestyle changes, it supports effective, proven weight loss.

This minimally invasive procedure helps break the cycle of weight loss frustration by creating a feeling of fullness, reducing calorie intake, and setting patients on a path to meaningful weight loss.

Minimally invasive, effective weight-loss procedure

Well tolerated by the majority of the patients2

Proven weight-loss results compared to diet alone3,4

Helps to adopt better eating habits and lifestyle changes leading to long-term success

How an Intragastric Balloon is Placed

The intragastric balloon is placed endoscopically through the mouth during a quick, outpatient procedure. Once in the stomach, it is filled to occupy space and promote satiety.

  • Orbera365™ - Removed after up to 12 months 
  • BIB™ - Removed after up to 6 months

Combined with lifestyle changes, intragastric balloons support effective, proven weight loss.

IGB Procedure Overview

AttributeDescription
Procedure typeEndoscopic bariatric procedure
PlacementEndoscopic
MechanismGastric space-occupying device promoting satiety
Treatment durationTemporary placement with later removal
Available devicesBIB™ (6 months), Orbera365™ (12 months)

Intragastric Balloon Placement: Step by Step

1. The balloon is introduced endoscopically through the mouth

2. The balloon is positioned within the stomach

3. The device is filled with saline

4. The balloon occupies gastric volume, promoting earlier satiety and supporting weight-loss results

Curious to learn more about the intragastric balloons? Here's how they work:

Clinical Evidence

With BIB™, patients experience 3.1x more weight loss than with diet and exercise alone.⁴

Over 525 peer-reviewed publications on the intragastric balloons around the globe, including data on over 32,000 patients.3

Key Resources

BIB™ Physician Brochure

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Orbera365™ Physician Brochure

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Resources for Patients

Discover comprehensive resources tailored for intragastric balloon patients across the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, and France.

Patient Perspective: Charlotte's Orbera365™ Journey

Listen to Charlotte’s story as she shares her Orbera365TM journey.

Intragastric Balloons (IGBs) for patients in the UK

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Intragastrische Balloons für Patienten in Deutschland

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Balones intragástricos para pacientes en España

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Ballons intragastriques pour les patients en France

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References

1.Data on file.
2.Sallet JA, Marchesini JB, Paiva OS et al. Brazilian Multicentre Study of the Intragastric Balloon. Obesity Surgery 2004; 14:991-998.
3.Genco A, Balducci S, Bacci V et al. Intragastric Balloon or Diet Alone? A Retrospective Evaluation. Obes Surg 2007; (DOI 10.1007/s11695-007-9383-9).
4.US Pivotal Study

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