Patent ID: 11890012
Assignee: CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 17:
18. A replaceable staple cartridge, comprising:
a cartridge body, comprising:
a distal end;
a proximal end;
a deck comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein said first portion and said second portion are connected at said distal end;
a longitudinal slot defined in said deck between said first portion and said second portion, wherein said longitudinal slot forms a gap in said deck at said proximal end; and
longitudinal rows of staple cavities defined in said first portion and said second portion;

staples removably stored in said staple cavities;
drivers movable within said staple cavities;
a sled; and
a pan attached to said cartridge body, comprising:
a pan distal end;
a first side comprising a first proximal end;
a second side comprising a second proximal end, wherein said first side and said second side are connected at said pan distal end;
a pan slot forming a gap between said first proximal end and said second proximal end, wherein said pan slot is aligned with said longitudinal slot; and
an arm extending into an opening in said cartridge body.