Galway-based Crospon launches new surgical device in US

Galway-based medical devices company Crospon has launched a new product for use around gastroenterinal (or 'bariatric') surgery.

The EndoFlip product received FDA clearance in December and was designed to provide an improved diagnostic test for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The device will help doctors plan their surgeries in fitting gastric bands, the inflatable silicone devices placed around the top portion of the stomach to treat obesity.

Chronic GERD manifests itself as severe heartburn caused by stomach acid refluxing up into the oesophagus.