| abstract |
A fastener cartridge assembly for use with a circular surgical fastening device is disclosed. The fastener cartridge assembly includes a cartridge body having a circular deck. A plurality of fastener cavities are disposed in the circular platform. Each fastener cavity includes two cavity ends, wherein one cavity end of each of the fastener cavities is positioned on a first circular axis having a first radius, and wherein the other cavity end of each fastener cavity is positioned on a second circular axis having a second radius different from the first radius. |