Implantable layer assemblies
First Claim
1. An end effector, comprising:
- a first jaw comprising a proximal end and a distal end;
a second jaw comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein at least one of said first jaw and said second jaw is movable to compress tissue between said first jaw and said second jaw;
a staple cartridge assembly, comprising;
a staple cartridge including a deck, wherein said deck comprises a plurality of staple cavities, and wherein said deck is configured to support the tissue;
a plurality of staples at least partially stored in said staple cavities; and
a first layer positioned adjacent to said deck, wherein said first layer comprises a composite absorbable material including at least two distinct fibrous materials, and wherein said first layer is attached to said first jaw by an attachment system comprised of polyglycolic acid that wraps over said first layer in more than two places between said proximal end and said distal end of said first jaw; and
a second layer comprising a composite absorbable material including at least two distinct fibrous materials, wherein said second layer is attached to said second jaw in more than two places between said proximal end and said distal end of said second jaw.
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Abstract
An end effector is disclosed. The end effector comprises a first jaw, a second jaw, and a staple cartridge assembly. At least one of the first jaw and the second iaw is movable to compress tissue between the first jaw and the second jaw. The staple cartridge assembly comprises a staple cartridge, a plurality of staples, and a first layer. The staple cartridge includes a deck comprising a plurality of staple cavities. The first layer comprises a composite absorbable material including at least two distinct fibrous materials. The first layer is attached to the first jaw by an attachment system comprised of polyglycolic acid that wraps over the first layer in more than two places. The end effector further comprises a second layer comprising a composite absorbable material including at least two distinct fibrous materials. The second layer is attached to the second jaw in more than two places.
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20 Claims
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1. An end effector, comprising:
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a first jaw comprising a proximal end and a distal end; a second jaw comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein at least one of said first jaw and said second jaw is movable to compress tissue between said first jaw and said second jaw; a staple cartridge assembly, comprising; a staple cartridge including a deck, wherein said deck comprises a plurality of staple cavities, and wherein said deck is configured to support the tissue; a plurality of staples at least partially stored in said staple cavities; and a first layer positioned adjacent to said deck, wherein said first layer comprises a composite absorbable material including at least two distinct fibrous materials, and wherein said first layer is attached to said first jaw by an attachment system comprised of polyglycolic acid that wraps over said first layer in more than two places between said proximal end and said distal end of said first jaw; and a second layer comprising a composite absorbable material including at least two distinct fibrous materials, wherein said second layer is attached to said second jaw in more than two places between said proximal end and said distal end of said second jaw. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An end effector, comprising:
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a first jaw comprising a proximal end and a distal end; a second jaw comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein at least one of said first jaw and said second jaw is movable to compress tissue between said first jaw and said second jaw; a staple cartridge assembly, comprising; a staple cartridge including a tissue-supporting surface, wherein said tissue-supporting surface comprises a plurality of staple slots; a plurality of staples releasably stored in said staple slots; and a first layer positioned adjacent to said tissue-supporting surface, wherein said first layer comprises a composite absorbable material including at least two distinct fiber materials, and wherein said first layer is fastened to said first jaw by a securement system composed of polyglycolic acid that wraps over said first layer in more than two places between said proximal end and said distal end of said first jaw; and a second layer comprising a composite absorbable material including at least two distinct fiber materials, wherein said second layer is fastened to said second jaw in more than two places between said proximal end and said distal end of said second jaw. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An end effector, comprising:
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a first jaw comprising a proximal end and a distal end; a second jaw comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein at least one of said first jaw and said second jaw is movable to compress tissue between said first jaw and said second jaw; a staple cartridge assembly, comprising; a staple cartridge including a deck, wherein said deck comprises a plurality of staple cavities, and wherein said deck is configured to support the tissue; a plurality of staples removably stored in said staple cavities; and a first layer positioned adjacent to said deck, wherein said first layer comprises a composite material including at least two distinct fiber materials, and wherein said first layer is connected to said first jaw by a connection system comprised of polyglycolic acid that wraps over said first layer in at least two places between said proximal end and said distal end of said first jaw; and a second layer comprising a composite material including at least two distinct fiber materials, wherein said second layer is connected to said second jaw in at least two places by a connection system comprised of polyglycolic acid that wraps over said second layer between said proximal end and said distal end of said second jaw. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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