Patent ID: 11925352
Assignee: STANDARD BARIATRICS, INC.
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 24:
25. A method of applying a buttress to an end effector, the method comprising:
installing a buttress device on the end effector, the buttress device comprising:
an applicator assembly, the applicator assembly comprising:
an applicator body, the applicator body being flexible; and
a release liner,
wherein the release liner is coupled to the applicator body;

the buttress positioned on the applicator body; and
a buttress fastener, wherein the buttress fastener is coupled to the buttress and releasably fastened to the release liner;

exposing the buttress fastener; and
manipulating the applicator body to adhere the buttress fastener to the end effector.