Staple cartridge comprising an implantable layer
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1. A staple cartridge, comprising:
- a cartridge body, wherein a plurality of staple cavities are defined in the cartridge body;
a plurality of staples removably positioned in the staple cavities; and
a compressible layer releasably positioned adjacent to the cartridge body, wherein the compressible layer comprises a plurality of tubular members.
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Abstract
A surgical end effector comprising a staple cartridge, an anvil, and a compressible portion intermediate the staple cartridge and the anvil is disclosed. The compressible portion comprises a plurality of tubular members.
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1. A staple cartridge, comprising:
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a cartridge body, wherein a plurality of staple cavities are defined in the cartridge body; a plurality of staples removably positioned in the staple cavities; and a compressible layer releasably positioned adjacent to the cartridge body, wherein the compressible layer comprises a plurality of tubular members. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A staple cartridge, comprising:
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a cartridge body, wherein a plurality of staple cavities are defined in the cartridge body; a plurality of staples removably positioned in the staple cavities; and a compressible portion releasably secured adjacent to the cartridge body, wherein the compressible portion comprises a plurality of strands woven into a tubular lattice. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A surgical end effector, comprising:
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a staple cartridge; an anvil; and a compressible portion intermediate the staple cartridge and the anvil, wherein the compressible portion comprises a plurality of tubular members. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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