Patent ID: 9414838
Filing Date: 2016-08-16
CPC Classification: A61B,A61L

Claim Text:
1. A compensator attachable to an anvil of a fastening instrument, wherein the anvil includes a forming surface, and wherein said compensator comprises: a first layer comprised of first fibers and second fibers, wherein said first fibers are comprised of a first material and said second fibers are comprised of a second material, wherein said first material is different than said second material, and wherein said first fibers and said second fibers are present within said first layer according to a first ratio by quantity; a second layer comprised of said first fibers and said second fibers, wherein said first fibers and said second fibers are present within said second layer according to a second ratio by quantity, and wherein said first ratio by quantity is different than said second ratio by quantity; and an attachment portion configured to be attached to the anvil.