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In rare instances, the Allurion Gastric Balloon has not transited through the stomach or bowel as intended, leading to complications such as gastric outlet obstruction, small bowel obstruction and gastric perforation.
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Envelope became entangled on a house after landing, near Little Sampton, Essex, 30 April 2019.
Amateur-built balloon (DB-6R), G-CMFS, balloon envelope collapsed in-flight, fell from height and struck the ground, Ombersley Court, Worcestershire, 25 June 2023
Passenger fell out of basket during landing, Bashall Eaves, Lancashire, 14 June 2017.
Passenger fell from basket during disembarkation, Hargham Hall, Attleborough, Norfolk, 12 May 2019.
Envelope became entangled with tree on landing, Crowle, north Lincolnshire, 13 July 2019.
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