Balloon system | Manufacturer | Balloon material | Filling media | Balloon volume when filled | Duration of treatment | Insertion/ removal method | US FDA approved |
Orbera | Apollo Endosurgery | Silicone | Liquid | 400 to 700 mL | 6 months | Endoscopy/Endoscopy | Yes |
Obalon | Obalon Therapeutics | Nylon/Polyethylene/ Silicone/Titanium | Gas | 250 mL per balloon, up to 3 balloons | 6 months | Swallow/Endoscopy | Yes |
Spatz Adjustable Balloon System | Spatz FGIA | Silicone | Liquid | Adjustable | 12 months | Endoscopy/Endoscopy | Yes, but enrolling for post-market approval study |
Allurion Gastric Balloon System | Allurion Technologies | Polyurethane | Liquid | 550 mL | 4 months | Swallow/Swallow | No |