| abstract |
The fastener cartridge may include a support portion, a tissue thickness compensator disposed relative to the support portion, and a plurality of fasteners disposed within the support portion and / or the tissue thickness compensator. Can be used to fix tissue. In use, the fastener cartridge can be positioned within the first jaw of the surgical fastener and the second jaw or anvil can be positioned relative to the first jaw. To deploy the fastener, the staple deployment member is advanced through the fastener cartridge to move the fastener in the anvil direction. When the fastener is deployed, the fastener may capture at least a portion of the tissue thickness compensator therein along with at least a portion of the tissue to be fastened. |