Patent ID: 7717928
Filing Date: 2010-05-18
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical tool comprising: an elongated body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an outer surface extending between the proximal end and the distal end; first and second sets of tissue approximating structures having deployed and retracted positions relative to the elongated body; an actuating mechanism extending from the proximal end of the elongated body for independently deploying and retracting each of the first and second sets of tissue approximating structures; a drainage lumen extending from a drainage aperture at the distal end of the elongated body to the proximal end; a main balloon adjacent to the distal end of the elongated body; and a strap connector extending from the outer surface of the elongated body and comprising an aperture; a stabilization strap extending through the aperture of the strap connector; wherein one face of the stabilization strap comprises a removably attachable auxiliary strap for attaching the stabilization strap to the elongated body; wherein the auxiliary strap extends through the aperture of the strap connector.