TISSUE THICKNESS COMPENSATOR CONFIGURED TO REDISTRIBUTE COMPRESSIVE FORCES
First Claim
1. A tissue thickness compensator configured to redistribute compressive forces applied to said tissue thickness compensator, said tissue thickness compensator comprising:
- a compressible core comprising a plurality of crushable particles distributed within; and
a wrap surrounding said compressible core.
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Abstract
A tissue thickness compensator may generally comprise a compressible core comprising a plurality of movable particles, and a wrap surrounding the compressible core. The plurality of movable particles may comprise at least one medicament. A tissue thickness compensator may generally comprise a compressible core comprising a plurality of crushable particles, and a wrap surrounding the compressible core. The plurality of crushable particles may comprise at least one medicament. The compressible core may comprise a material selected from a group consisting of a biocompatible material. The wrap may comprise a material selected from a group consisting of a biocompatible material. Articles of manufacture comprising the tissue thickness compensator and methods of making and using the tissue thickness compensator are also described.
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18 Claims
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1. A tissue thickness compensator configured to redistribute compressive forces applied to said tissue thickness compensator, said tissue thickness compensator comprising:
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a compressible core comprising a plurality of crushable particles distributed within; and a wrap surrounding said compressible core. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A tissue thickness compensator configured to redistribute compressive forces applied to said tissue thickness compensator, wherein said tissue thickness compensator comprises:
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a compressible core comprising a plurality of semi-rigid biodegradable particles distributed within; and a wrap surrounding said compressible core. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A tissue thickness compensator configured to redistribute compressive forces applied to said tissue thickness compensator, said tissue thickness compensator comprising:
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a core material movable from a first position to a second position under a compressive force; and a substantially impermeable wrap surrounding said core material. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A tissue thickness compensator configured to redistribute compressive forces applied to said tissue thickness compensator, said tissue thickness compensator comprising:
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a compressible core comprising a plurality of movable particles; and a wrap at least partially surrounding said compressible core.
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