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FASTENER CARTRIDGE COMPRISING NON-UNIFORM FASTENERS

  • US 20150297232A1
  • Filed: 06/30/2014
  • Published: 10/22/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/16/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A staple cartridge for use with a surgical instrument, wherein said staple cartridge comprises:

  • a cartridge body, comprising;

    a proximal end;

    a distal end;

    a first longitudinal row of staple cavities; and

    a second longitudinal row of staple cavities;

    a plurality of first staples, wherein each said first staple is positioned in said first longitudinal row of staple cavities, and wherein each said first staple comprises;

    a base;

    a first proximal leg extending from said base at a first proximal angle; and

    a first distal leg extending from said base at a first distal angle, wherein said first proximal angle is different than said first distal angle; and

    a plurality of second staples, wherein each said second staple is positioned in said second longitudinal row of staple cavities.

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