GERD Treatment Solution

Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who rely on long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy may only achieve symptomatic relief. Nearly 25% of patients respond poorly to medication, requiring lifelong continuous treatment, which imposes a significant therapeutic burden and carries potential risks of drug-related side effects.

Traditional fundoplication surgery permanently alters the native anatomy of the stomach and is associated with irreversible complications such as bloating and persistent dysphagia. Its applicability is limited, particularly in patients with early-stage or mild disease.

Current treatment modalities are unable to provide long-term, stable prevention of gastric acid reflux while preserving normal physiological functions such as swallowing, belching, and vomiting. There is a lack of a minimally invasive, reversible, and standardized implantable solution.

The GERD Magnetic Ring is a dedicated laparoscopic implantable device designed for the minimally invasive treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. It offers a targeted anti-reflux solution for GERD patients who are refractory to medication or unwilling to undergo long-term drug therapy, eliminating the need for lifelong pharmacological dependence.

The product consists of multiple magnetic beads connected in series, exhibiting excellent biocompatibility and stable long-term performance in vivo. In the closed resting state, the magnetic attraction between beads augments resting pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), effectively preventing reflux.

The device operates in harmony with the body's physiological mechanisms. During swallowing, the force of the bolus passage separates the magnetic beads to allow food to pass. Once the bolus has passed, the beads re-approximate to restore the closed state, preserving normal physiological functions including belching and vomiting.

Laparoscopic implantation is minimally invasive and does not alter the native anatomy of the stomach. The device is fully reversible and can be completely removed if clinically indicated, effectively overcoming the irreversible limitations of traditional anti-reflux surgery and accommodating GERD patients across all stages of the disease.

This product is indicated for adult patients diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by esophageal pH monitoring, who continue to have documented GERD symptoms or esophageal mucosal injury despite standard medical therapy.

Preserves Native Anatomy– Does not alter the anatomical structure of the digestive tract, allowing for routine gastrointestinal endoscopy while preserving the patient's ability to belch and vomit.

Long-Term Efficacy and Safety– Provides sustained, long-term anti-reflux efficacy with no long-term adverse effects, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for medication. The procedure is reversible.

Standardized Procedure with Consistent Outcomes– Features a highly standardized surgical technique with a short learning curve, delivering reproducible and consistent clinical outcomes.

The Magnetic Ring directly addresses the core clinical challenges in GERD management, including inadequate symptom control with medication in a subset of patients, and the significant trauma and irreversibility associated with traditional surgery. It provides long-term, stable control of core symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation, significantly increasing the proportion of patients who can discontinue medication and freeing them from lifelong reliance on acid-suppressive therapy.

Designed to work in accordance with the physiological mechanisms of the esophagus, the device maximally preserves the anatomical integrity of the digestive tract, resulting in fewer postoperative complications and effectively improving patients' quality of life. With its simple laparoscopic implantation, rapid recovery, and minimally invasive nature, the Magnetic Ring offers a safe, effective, and standardized long-term anti-reflux surgical solution for patients with confirmed GERD who have inadequate response to medical therapy or are unwilling to take long-term medication.