The FDA approves the Allurion balloon for weight loss, which is swallowed and doesn't require a procedure for removal. Doctors explain how it works.

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The swallowable gastric balloon has gained FDA approval for short-term weight loss in adults with obesity. Learn more.

The FDA granted premarket approval to a gastric balloon system for short-term weight loss alongside lifestyle intervention, developer Allurion announced on Monday. The drug-free system is indicated ...

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FDA approves swallowable Allurion Gastric Balloon for weight loss in adults with obesity who failed prior lifestyle programs.

Allurion Technologies (NYSE:ALUR) announced today that the FDA granted premarket approval (PMA) for its Allurion Gastric Balloon System.