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The BEP™ module: architecture of an extra-parietal compression system
An anatomically shaped, manually inflated compression module, engineered for reproducible positioning and stable pressure distribution — strictly external, with no energy source and no pharmacological component.
Controlled extra-parietal abdominal compression
GASTER control® applies a controlled external pressure to the epigastric region — the area immediately below the xiphoid process, between the costal margins. Positioning at this anatomical landmark is what makes the applied pressure reproducible from one use to the next.
The compression is strictly extra-parietal: it acts on the abdominal wall from the outside, without any contact with internal structures. This differentiates GASTER control® fundamentally from intragastric balloons, endoscopic devices, or any form of invasive intervention.
Extra-Parietal Balloon: an anatomically shaped component
At the core of GASTER control® lies the Extra-Parietal Balloon (BEP™) — a triangular or flattened ovoid inflatable structure, anatomically shaped to match the peri-xiphoid region. Its geometry follows the inverted V formed by the costal margins, ensuring precise contact with the target area.
Inflation and release
Inflation is manual, by means of an integrated ventral hand pump, with no electrical supply and no external energy source. Release is immediate through the manual valve. Pump capacity is bounded by design: it constitutes a technical safety limit, not a target for use.
Pressure distribution and structural reinforcement
The BEP™ is covered by a semi-rigid compressive shield incorporating segmented reinforcement blades. This architecture ensures uniform pressure distribution across the active surface, prevents lateral balloon deformation, and directs the compression force perpendicularly toward the contact area.
A sewn positioning marker guides alignment with the xiphoid process, ensuring reproducible placement across uses and users.
Targeted compression vs. conventional support belts
Most existing compression devices act on a broad abdominal zone without precise targeting. The resulting pressure is diffuse, poorly calibrated, and inconsistent between uses. GASTER control® addresses these engineering limitations through anatomical specificity and structural design.
Engineered for compression, comfort, and breathability
The belt integrates a differentiated textile architecture — combining rigid and elastic zones to balance mechanical efficiency with wearability.
Frontal zone — rigid
Low-extensibility materials form a stable backing plane for the compression assembly. This zone contains the compressive shield, the reinforcement blades, and the sewn positioning marker.
Lateral and dorsal zones — elastic
Elastane and mesh textiles allow trunk mobility and respiratory comfort, and adapt to body movements. The device is designed to be worn during ordinary daily activities, in accordance with the precautions set out in the instructions for use.
A mechanical tension system enables fine adjustment of peripheral rigidity, ensuring stable compression across varied morphologies and waist sizes from 75 to 145 cm.
An adjustable device, used within a defined framework
The level of compression is set by the user, progressively, and adapted to individual morphology and comfort. The device is intended for short-term, intermittent use during the day, with regular breaks, and is not worn continuously beyond 30 days.
A component, not only a finished device
The BEP™ module was designed as a self-contained sub-assembly that can be integrated into host garments and orthotic devices manufactured by third parties. The host manufacturer retains its own brand, its own channels, and its responsibilities as legal manufacturer of the finished device.
Support belts with an integrated adjustable compression function
Integration into compression garments, bodysuits or undergarments
Support devices requiring a localised, adjustable compression zone
Integration into existing product lines under the partner's own brand
Engineered with precision, protected by design
Design principles
Every component is selected for safety, durability, and compatibility with medical device standards. The system is non-invasive, fully reversible, and designed for routine use across varied morphologies.
Intellectual property
The GASTER control® technology — including the BEP™ module, the compressive shield architecture, the textile engineering and the associated mechanical principles — is proprietary. Patent filed in France, with a strategy designed to support international extensions.
Find out more about the device and its integration
Product information, intended purpose, contraindications and prescribing details for healthcare professionals — or technical documentation for integration partners.
GASTER control® — GASTER Technology Limited, 5/1 Merchants Street, Valletta VLT 1171, Malta. Proprietary biomechanical design (patent pending).