Gastric Balloons May Have Killed 12 People Since 2016

Gizmodo ---------- Since 2016, at least 12 people have died worldwide soon after receiving a intragastric balloon, a new noninvasive procedure meant to help people lose weight, according to an alert released Monday by the Food and Drug Administration. Seven of the patients were in the US. In response, the FDA has approved new warning labels for two balloon products implicated in the deaths. To learn more click on the picture below to read the article.