Patent ID: 8956390
Filing Date: 2015-02-17
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for applying a bolster material to a surgical fastening apparatus prior to operating the apparatus to insert one or more surgical fasteners through at least one piece of bolster material, the method comprising: a) providing a surgical fastening apparatus, the surgical fastening apparatus comprising: b) providing a medical device, the medical device comprising: c) prior to operating the apparatus to insert the surgical fasteners through the at least one piece of bolster material, removing the removable support element from the receiving area; and d) prior to operating the apparatus to insert the surgical fasteners through the at least one piece of bolster material, positioning at least a portion of the surgical fastening apparatus first arm within the receiving area, wherein the at least one piece of bolster material is held in association with the first arm working surface, and the severable bolster portion and the severable retaining element portion are received in the cutting path.