The Orbera is a soft, expandable balloon designed to assist weight loss. This balloon is placed inside the stomach endoscopically, to help restrict gastric volume in obese patients. The balloon is made of a soft and pliable medical grade silicone material.
The following features make the BIB a trustworthy, non-surgical alternative for the treatment of obesity.
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Ergonomic design |
The balloon is ergonomically designed to occupy space and to move freely inside the stomach. It has a single internal chamber with three interconnected regions, such that the inflatable body conforms to the shape of the stomach. The balloon has a self-sealing valve, and at this point the balloon will float freely within the stomach. |
The unique design of BIB intragastric balloons preserves the anatomy of the stomach. The spherical shape with a smooth, soft surface minimizes the chances of side effects and complications such as ulcers, vomiting etc and thus results in positive treatment outcome. |
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Radio opaque valves |
BIB has self sealing radiopaque valve |
Radiopaque valve helps in visualization of balloon position under fluoroscopy guidance |
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Sterile saline filling |
BIBs are designed to fill its body with sterile saline with a volume between 400 to 700 ml |
Saline-filled balloons work by delaying the rate of gastric emptying from the stomach; thus, patients consume a smaller meal and feel satiety for a longer duration. |