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FASTENER CARTRIDGE COMPRISING A RELEASABLY ATTACHED TISSUE THICKNESS COMPENSATOR

  • US 20130221065A1
  • Filed: 02/08/2013
  • Published: 08/29/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A staple cartridge, comprising:

  • a cartridge body;

    a plurality of staples removably stored within said cartridge body; and

    a tissue thickness compensator, comprising;

    a compressible portion, wherein said staples are configured to capture at least a portion of said compressible portion therein when said staples are moved from an unfired position to a fired position, and wherein said compressible portion comprises a first end and a second end; and

    a severable rigid support portion extending through said compressible portion, wherein said rigid support portion is configured to resist the movement of said first end relative to said second end prior to being severed.

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