FIELD: medicine.
SUBSTANCE: tissue thickness compensator assembly consists of two parts and contains the first and the second tissue thickness compensators. The first tissue thickness compensator is configured to be positioned relative to the abutment member of the surgical stapling tool. The second tissue thickness compensator is configured to be positioned relative to the staple cartridge of the surgical stapling tool. The first tissue thickness compensator and the second tissue thickness compensator are connected by a hinge. The first and/or the second tissue thickness compensator comprise additional gripping elements, such as an elevated protrusion that engages with a groove in the abutment member and/or the staple cartridge. The first and/or the second tissue thickness compensator may comprise an encapsulating element with a suitable biological agent. The end clamp assembly for surgical instrument attachment includes a staple cartridge, an abutment element, the first tissue thickness compensator located on the abutment plate, and the second tissue thickness compensator located on the staple cartridge.
EFFECT: improvement of the device.
18 cl, 407 dwg
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Dates
2017-08-09—Published
2013-03-27—Filed