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IMPLANTABLE LAYERS AND METHODS FOR ALTERING IMPLANTABLE LAYERS FOR USE WITH SURGICAL FASTENING INSTRUMENTS

  • US 20150238185A1
  • Filed: 02/24/2014
  • Published: 08/27/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/24/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for altering a tissue thickness compensator, said method comprising the steps of:

  • obtaining a tissue thickness compensator comprising a surface, wherein said surface is comprised at least partially from a material with a glass transition temperature and a melting temperature;

    heating said surface to a temperature higher than said glass transition temperature and lower than said melting temperature;

    manipulating said surface;

    allowing said manipulated surface to cool below said glass transition temperature; and

    releasing said surface.

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