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Actuator for releasing a layer of material from a surgical end effector

  • US 9,585,657 B2
  • Filed: 02/08/2013
  • Issued: 03/07/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/15/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An end effector assembly for use with a surgical instrument, the end effector assembly comprising:

  • an anvil;

    a fastener cartridge comprising a plurality of fastener cavities;

    a plurality of fasteners, wherein each said fastener is removably positioned in one of said fastener cavities;

    a piece of buttress material releasably secured intermediate said anvil and said fastener cartridge;

    a connector, wherein said connector secures said piece of buttress material intermediate said anvil and said fastener cartridge at a location, and wherein the location is distal to at least one said fastener cavity; and

    an actuator configured to overcome said connector when actuated, wherein said actuator overcomes said connector prior to the removal of said fasteners from said fastener cavities, wherein said actuator comprises a slot, and wherein said slot comprises a release stop.

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