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Implantable fastener cartridge comprising multiple layers

  • US 8,925,782 B2
  • Filed: 09/30/2010
  • Issued: 01/06/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A staple cartridge, comprising:

  • a plurality of staples, wherein each said staple comprises a base and a deformable member extending from said base, and wherein each said deformable member comprises a tip;

    an implantable staple cartridge body, comprising;

    a first compressible layer comprised of a first material, wherein said bases are embedded in said first compressible layer;

    a second compressible layer comprised of a second material, wherein said tips are embedded in said second compressible layer, wherein said first compressible layer comprises a first stiffness, wherein said second compressible layer comprises a second stiffness, and wherein said first stiffness is different than said second stiffness; and

    a wrap surrounding said first compressible layer and said second compressible layer, wherein said tips are configured to incise said wrap when said implantable staple cartridge body is compressed by an anvil.

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