Five patients with intragastric balloon systems died after suffering from adverse events, according to a letter from the FDA. Two additional patients died after balloon complications.
GI & Endoscopy
Here are three practices with gastroenterology services making news.
Hamden-based Gastroenterology Center of Connecticut has been serving the New Haven area and its surrounding communities since 1997.
New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera, D-33rd, and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, D-81st, visited New York City-based Advanced Endoscopy Center on Aug. 10.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles researchers defined a pediatric malignant liver disease.
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After reducing its workforce by 28 percent in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, Ardelyx reaffirmed its commitment to its development drug candidates.
Pentax Medical Co., launched its slim linear ultrasound endoscope, EG-3270UK.
Scott Arlin, MD, is a gastroenterologist with Columbus-based Ohio Gastroenterology Group.
Columbus-based Ohio Gastroenterology Group has been serving the central Ohio area since 1996.
Here are seven updates on GI companies from the past week: