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

Claim 8:
9. A buttress applier cartridge configured to interface with an end effector of a surgical stapling instrument, the buttress applier cartridge being generally U-shaped defining an open end and a closed end, wherein the buttress applier cartridge comprises:
a first loading region within the u-shape of the buttress applier cartridge configured to interface with an anvil of the end effector at the open end of the buttress applier cartridge, 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; and

a second loading region within the u-shape of the buttress applier cartridge configured to interface with an elongate channel of the end effector at the open end of the buttress applier cartridge, 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,
wherein the second loading region comprises a latch configured to removably couple the staple cartridge to the buttress applier cartridge.