Patent ID: 6273897
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: A61B,A61L

Abstract:
A surgical stapling apparatus for hemostasis or pneumostasis of tissue, comprising:a staple cartridge comprising a plurality of surgical staples provided in two spaced apart lines, the cartridge having an upper surface with an opening through which said staples may be ejected and a knife guide channel,an anvil having a surface with an opening through which said staples may be received and a knife guide channel; anda buttress that provides sealing for hemostasis and pneumostasis, which buttress comprises a continuous projection, or a plurality of projections, wherein the projection(s) are of sufficient number, dimension and spacial relationship to provide a releasable pressure fit with means for receiving the projection(s) when placed in cooperation therewith, said means for receiving said projection being located on the staple cartridge or the anvil.