Patent ID: 11890010
Assignee: CLLAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 5:
6. A buttress applier cartridge configured to interface with an end effector of a surgical stapling instrument, wherein the buttress applier cartridge comprises:
a first loading region configured to interface with an anvil of the end effector, wherein the first loading region comprises:
a first absorbable layer; and
a loading assembly for securing the first absorbable layer to the anvil as the anvil approaches the first absorbable layer;

a suture supporting the first absorbable layer, wherein the loading assembly is configured to couple the suture to the anvil;
wherein the loading assembly comprises a suture applier rotatable relative to the first absorbable layer between a resting position and an actuated position, and wherein the suture applier is configured to rotate toward the actuated position as the anvil approaches the first absorbable layer; and

a second loading region configured to interface with an elongate channel of the end effector, wherein the second loading region comprises:
a staple cartridge removably coupled to the buttress applier cartridge, wherein the staple cartridge comprises a deck; and
a second absorbable layer positioned on the deck.