Patent ID: 7618365
Filing Date: 2009-11-17
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A method of implanting a surgically implantable band, said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a band comprising an elongated body member including a first end having a first latching member positioned thereon, and a second end having a second latching member positioned thereon, said first latching member having a suture tab extender extending therefrom, said suture tab extender having a suture attached thereto, said second end having a gripping section positioned thereon shaped and dimensioned to facilitate gripping thereof as the gastric band extender is passed through the second latching member; b. positioning said band around an anatomical structure, latching said band around said structure by placing said suture tab extender through said second latching member and thereafter coupling said first and second latching members; c. removing said suture tab extender from said band.