The device associated with mdr #3007934906-2017-00010 was disposed of immediately following the removal procedure in accordance with the medical center's normal practices.Reshape medical encourages all customers to return any devices associated with complaints so that the company can complete a full investigation.However, in this case the treating physician did not make the device available for evaluation.The implant consists of a silicone balloon shell tethered to a central shaft.The typical silicone balloon fill volume is 450cc.In this case, the distal silicone balloon shell appeared inflated more than 450cc at the time of balloon removal.The exact fill volume and dimensions at the time of balloon removal is unknown.There have been no design changes to the device since it was initially introduced to the market, and reshape has identified no steps in the manufacturing process that could contribute to the reported problem.Reshape has not received any additional evaluation of the event from the treating physician or other health care professional.This is reshape's only reported commercial incident of a device over-inflation.
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Following balloon insertion on (b)(6) 2015, patient reported symptoms of nausea and vomiting that persisted throughout the 6-month balloon implant period.At scheduled 6-month endoscopic balloon removal, md reported observing gas in the distal balloon associated with balloon over-inflation.Stomach findings were normal and patient had no sequelae post-balloon removal.Md noted that patient had poor follow up compliance, but very successful weight loss (lost 63 lbs and weighed (b)(6) at balloon removal).
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