abstract |
A cartridge assembly that defines a tissue contacting surface, an anvil assembly that defines a tissue contacting surface, and at least one securing member releasable to at least one of the tissue contacting surface of the cartridge assembly and the tissue contacting surface of the anvil assembly. A surgical stapling apparatus is provided that includes a surgical support that is secured thereto. Including a surgical support releasably secured to the anvil assembly and / or a staple cartridge secured thereto by at least one securing material and a drive assembly including a scalpel blade from a proximal position to a distal position By movement of the drive assembly, the scalpel blade provides a loading unit that cuts at least one anchor and releases each surgical support from the anvil assembly and / or cartridge assembly. |