EnteroMedics Inflates Neuromod-Obesity Offering With ReShape Balloon

The deal, worth $61m in cash and stock, will add ReShape's Dual Weight Loss Balloon to EnteroMedics' vBloc neurometabolic therapy and Gastric Vest System for the treatment of obesity.

EnteroMedics Inc. has acquired privately-held ReShape Medical Inc. for $61m in cash and stock to expand its line of device therapies to treat obesity, the companies announced Oct. 3.

"This acquisition is a significant step forward for the company as we continue to execute on [our strategy] to be a comprehensive provider of patient-friendly, non-anatomy-altering solutions that address the...

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