Patent ID: 8186560
Filing Date: 2012-05-29
Classification: A61B,A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A staple cartridge for use with a surgical stapler, comprising: a staple comprising a crown and a deformable member, wherein said deformable member is slidable relative to said crown; a staple cartridge body, wherein at least a portion of said deformable member is removably stored within said staple cartridge body, and wherein at least a portion of said crown is removably stored within said staple cartridge body; and a staple driver, wherein said staple cartridge body further comprises a deck, wherein said crown is unitarily-formed with said deck, wherein said staple further comprises a base, wherein said deformable member extends from said base, and wherein said staple driver is configured to force said base of said staple against said crown and dislodge said crown from said deck.