Stomach-Draining Device Taps Into Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery Space
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Aspire Bariatrics Inc. expects to start placing its AspireAssist stomach-draining device for obese patients at clinical facilities within the next month now that it has gained US FDA approval.
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