StomaphyX

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"The StomaphyX device is an endoluminal fastener and delivery system that consists of an ergonomic, flexible fastener delivery device and steril [sic] polypropylene fastener implants. All devices are packaged sterile, and are for single patient use."[1]

The procedure to insert the StomaphyX device is the first FDA-approved non-invasive bariatric procedure[2] for weight loss.

Using a fiberoptic gastroscope (similar to a colonscope for the colon), the esophagus and stomach are easily accessed. The StomaphyX device was designed to go down into the stomach with the fiberoptic endoscope. Once inside the stomach pouch, the StomphyX tool pleats and staples the stomach to make the pouch smaller.[3]

StomaphyX may benefit[4]:

  • Gastric Bypass patients who have regained weight or want to lose more weight
  • Duodenal Switch patients who want more restriction
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy patients who want more restriction in the remaining stomach
  • Those with stomach fistula or leak
  • Those with severe dumping syndrome
  • Those with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) from late dumping

The StomaphyX device was patented by EndoGastric Solutions.

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