Spatz3 Adjustable Balloon

The Spatz3 is the only gastric balloon that can be adjusted non-surgically after placement — its volume can be increased to reinforce weight loss if progress plateaus, or decreased if intolerance occurs — and it remains in place for a full 12 months, the longest of any gastric balloon.

The 12-month treatment duration and adjustability address the two main limitations of fixed gastric balloons — the adaptation effect that reduces satiety over time, and intolerance-driven early removal — making Spatz3 the most flexible balloon option available.

Key Benefits

• Adjustable volume throughout the 12-month placement
• Longest treatment duration of any gastric balloon
• Volume increase addresses weight loss plateau
• Volume decrease manages intolerance without removal

Is This Treatment Right For You?

• Patients with BMI 27–40 wanting a longer-duration balloon
• Those who have previously adapted to a fixed balloon and plateaued
• Patients who value a customisable, adjustable experience

What to Expect

Recovery & Aftercare

Standard gastric balloon adaptation period of 3–7 days initially; adjustments are performed endoscopically with same-day recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions