FIELD: medicine.
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.
EFFECT: invention can be used for surgical stapling.
30 cl, 294 dwg
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