| abstract |
FIELD: medicine. n SUBSTANCE: invention relates to medical equipment. Fastener cartridge assembly comprises a cartridge body having cavities for removably positioned fasteners, a layer of material releasably secured relative to the cartridge body, actuator and a connector configured to secure the layer of material to the cartridge body at a location distal to at least one fastener cavity. Layer of material is made as a tissue thickness compensator. When actuated, the actuator overcomes the connector. Actuator is actuated at a location proximal to at least one fastener cavity, and extends distally past at least one fastener cavity toward the connector. n EFFECT: invention can be used for surgical stapling. n 30 cl, 294 dwg |