Medwatch sent to fda on: 11/25/2015.No additional information has been reported to allergan regarding the model number, serial number, the event date, implant date, explant date, diagnostic testing, patient data or further event details.The reporter of the complaint was asked to return the product for analysis.The device has not yet been received by allergan.Allergan has not received the product at this time.Therefore no analysis or testing has been done.Device labeling addresses the reported event of pain as follows: possible complications of the use of the orbera system include: abdominal or back pain, either steady or cyclic.Injury to the lining of the digestive tract as a result of direct contact with the balloon, grasping forceps, or as a result of increased acid production by the stomach.This could lead to ulcer formation with pain, bleeding or even perforation.Surgery could be necessary to correct this condition.Device labeling addresses the reported event of vomiting as follows: possible complications of the use of the orbera system include: gastric discomfort, feelings of nausea and vomiting following balloon placement as the digestive system adjusts to the presence of the balloon.Continuing nausea and vomiting.This could results from direct irritation of the lining of the stomach or as a result of the balloon blocking the outlet of the stomach.It is even theoretically possible that the balloon could prevent vomiting (not nausea or retching) by blocking the inlet to the stomach from the esophagus.Balloon replacement: caution: a larger initial fill volume in the replacement balloon may result in severe nausea, vomiting or ulcer formation.Device labeling addresses the reported event of nausea as follows: possible complications of the use of the orbera system include: gastric discomfort, feelings of nausea and vomiting following balloon placement as the digestive system adjusts to the presence of the balloon.Continuing nausea and vomiting.This could results from direct irritation of the lining of the stomach or as a result of the balloon blocking the outlet of the stomach.It is even theoretically possible that the balloon could prevent vomiting (not nausea or retching) by blocking the inlet to the stomach from the esophagus.
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Patient reported vomiting, abdominal pain, and motion sickness.Medication, specifically digeplus and buscopan, were used to treat the events.Device remains implanted.
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