# US 2012/0083833 A1 · Staple cartridge comprising a releasable portion > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2012/0083833 A1 - Document ID: US20120083833A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/097,873 - Filed: 2011-04-29 - Published: 2012-04-05 - Earliest claimed: 2010-09-30 - Assignees: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV; Chester O. Baxter, III; Taylor W. Aronhalt; Jerome R. Morgan; Joseph E. Young - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20120083833A1 ## CPC - A61B 17/0643: {with separate closing member, e.g. for interlocking with staple} - A61B 17/00234: {for minimally invasive surgery (A61B17/0218, A61B17/0469, A61B17/12013, A61B17/1285, A61B17/29, A61B17/320016 take precedence)} - A61B 17/00491: {Surgical glue applicators} - A61B 17/064: Surgical staples, {i.e. penetrating the tissue} - A61B 17/0644: {penetrating the tissue, deformable to closed position} - A61B 17/068: Surgical staplers {, e.g. containing multiple staples or clamps}({staplers containing only one staple A61B17/10; magazines or containers for staples A61B17/105;} for performing anastomosis A61B17/115; {staplers in general B25C5/00}) - A61B 17/0682: {for applying U-shaped staples or clamps, e.g. without a forming anvil} - A61B 17/0686: {having a forming anvil staying below the tissue during stapling} - A61B 17/072: for applying a row of staples in a single action, e.g. the staples being applied simultaneously - A61B 17/07207: {the staples being applied sequentially} - A61B 17/07292: {Reinforcements for staple line, e.g. pledgets} - A61B 17/105: {Wound clamp magazines (for packaging sharps A61B50/3001)} - A61B 17/1155: {Circular staplers comprising a plurality of staples} - A61B 17/29: Forceps for use in minimally invasive surgery - A61B 90/92: coded with colour - B25C 5/1686: {using pre-loaded cassettes} - A61B 17/2909: {Handles} - A61B 17/295: combined with cutting implements - A61B 2017/00004: {(bio)absorbable, (bio)resorbable or resorptive} - A61B 2017/003: {Steerable} - A61B 2017/00314: {Separate linked members} - A61B 2017/00323: {Cables or rods} - A61B 2017/00327: {with actuating members moving in opposite directions} - A61B 2017/00473: {Distal part, e.g. tip or head (A61B2017/00464 takes precedence)} - A61B 2017/00477: {Coupling (A61B2017/0046 takes precedence)} - A61B 2017/00526: {Methods of manufacturing} - A61B 2017/0053: {Loading magazines or sutures into applying tools} - A61B 2017/00818: {Treatment of the gastro-intestinal system} - A61B 2017/00862: {elastic or resilient} - A61B 2017/00884: {enhancing wound closure} - A61B 2017/00893: {pharmaceutically effective} - A61B 2017/00951: {adhesive} - A61B 2017/0409: {Instruments for applying suture anchors} - A61B 2017/0641: {having at least three legs as part of one single body} - A61B 2017/0688: {Packages or dispensers for surgical staplers} - A61B 2017/07214: {Stapler heads} - A61B 2017/07221: {curved} - A61B 2017/07228: {Arrangement of the staples} - A61B 2017/07235: {containing different staples, e.g. staples of different shapes, sizes or materials} - A61B 2017/07242: {achieving different staple heights during the same shot, e.g. using an anvil anvil having different heights or staples of different sizes} - A61B 2017/0725: {with settable gap between anvil and cartridge, e.g. for different staple heights at different shots} - A61B 2017/07257: {characterised by its anvil} - A61B 2017/07264: {characterised by its staple forming cavities, e.g. geometry or material} - A61B 2017/07271: {characterised by its cartridge} - A61B 2017/07278: {characterised by its sled or its staple holder} - A61B 2017/2902: {characterized by features of the actuating rod} - A61B 2017/2908: {Multiple segments connected by articulations} - A61B 2017/291: {the position of the handle being adjustable with respect to the shaft} - A61B 2017/2916: {pins in guiding slots} - A61B 2017/2919: {details of linkages or pivot points} - A61B 2017/292: {connection of actuating rod to handle, e.g. ball end in recess} - A61B 2017/2923: {Toothed members, e.g. rack and pinion} - A61B 2017/2927: {the angular position of the head being adjustable with respect to the shaft} - A61B 2017/2931: {with releasable head} - A61B 2017/2933: {camming or guiding means} - A61B 2017/2936: {Pins in guiding slots} - A61B 2017/2944: {Translation of jaw members} - A61B 2017/2946: {Locking means} - A61B 2017/320052: {Guides for cutting instruments} - A61B 2090/034: {abutting on parts of the device itself} - A61B 2090/037: {with a frangible part, e.g. by reduced diameter} - A61B 2090/0811: {for the position of a particular part of an instrument with respect to the rest of the instrument, e.g. position of the anvil of a stapling instrument} - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - B25C: HAND-HELD NAILING OR STAPLING TOOLS; MANUALLY OPERATED PORTABLE STAPLING TOOLS (for shoemaking A43D) ## Abstract A fastener cartridge can comprise a support portion, a tissue thickness compensator positioned relative to the support portion, and a plurality of fasteners positioned within the support portion and/or the tissue thickness compensator which can be utilized to fasten tissue. In use, the fastener cartridge can be positioned in a first jaw of a surgical fastening device, wherein a second jaw, or anvil, can be positioned opposite the first jaw. To deploy the fasteners, a staple-deploying member is advanced through the fastener cartridge to move the fasteners toward the anvil. As the fasteners are deployed, the fasteners can capture at least a portion of the tissue thickness compensator therein along with at least a portion of the tissue being fastened. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A staple cartridge for use with a surgical stapler, said staple cartridge comprising: a cartridge body, comprising: a support portion; a plurality of staple cavities defined within said support portion, wherein each said staple cavity comprises an opening in said support portion; a plurality of guide cleats extending from said support portion, wherein each said guide cleat comprises at least one guide groove; and an implantable compressible portion positioned adjacent to said support portion, wherein said guide cleats are at least partially embedded in said compressible portion; and a plurality of staples, wherein at least a portion of each said staple is removably stored within a said staple cavity, wherein each said staple is movable between an unfired position and a fired position, wherein each said staple is deformable between an unfired configuration and a fired configuration when each said staple is moved between said unfired position and said fired position, wherein each said staple comprises at least one deformable leg removably positioned in a said guide groove when said staple is in said unfired position, and wherein said compressible portion is configured to be captured within said staples and assume different compressed heights within different said staples when said staples are deformed between an unfired configuration and a fired configuration. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The staple cartridge of claim 1, wherein said support portion further comprises a deck, wherein said openings are defined in said deck, wherein each said guide cleat extends above said deck a cleat height, and wherein said staple legs do not extend above said cleat heights of said guide cleats when said staples are in said unfired position. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The staple cartridge of claim 2, wherein said guide cleats are integrally-formed with said deck. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The staple cartridge of claim 2, wherein said guide cleats are at least partially detachable from said deck. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The staple cartridge of claim 4, further comprising a plurality of staple drivers, wherein said staple drivers are configured to move said staples between said unfired position and said fired position, and wherein said staple drivers are configured to contact said guide cleats and at least partially detach said guide cleats from said deck. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The staple cartridge of claim 1, wherein each said staple cavity opening comprises a first end and a second end, and wherein said guide cleats are positioned adjacent to said first ends and said second ends of said staple cavity openings. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The staple cartridge of claim 1, wherein said guide cleats at least partially extend over said staple cavity openings. ### Claim 8 A staple cartridge for use with a surgical stapler, said staple cartridge comprising: a cartridge body, comprising: a support portion; and a plurality of staple cavities defined within said support portion, wherein each said staple cavity comprises an opening in said support portion; an implantable compressible portion positioned adjacent to said support portion; and a plurality of staples, wherein at least a portion of each said staple is removably stored within a said staple cavity, wherein each said staple is movable between an unfired position and a fired position, wherein each said staple is deformable between an unfired configuration and a fired configuration when each said staple is moved between said unfired position and said fired position, and wherein said compressible portion is configured to be captured within said staples and assume different compressed heights within different said staples when said staples are deformed between an unfired configuration and a fired configuration; and a plurality of discrete holding members positioned adjacent to said staple cavity openings, wherein said discrete holding members are configured to releasably hold said compressible portion to said support portion. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The staple cartridge of claim 8, wherein said discrete holding members comprise cleats, wherein said support portion further comprises a deck, wherein said openings are defined in said deck, and wherein said cleats extend from said deck. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The staple cartridge of claim 9, wherein said cleats are integrally-formed with said deck. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The staple cartridge of claim 9, wherein said cleats are at least partially detachable from said deck. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The staple cartridge of claim 11, further comprising a plurality of staple drivers, wherein said staple drivers are configured to move said staples between said unfired position and said fired position, and wherein said staple drivers are configured to contact said cleats and at least partially detach said cleats from said deck. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The staple cartridge of claim 9, wherein each said staple cavity opening comprises a first end and a second end, and wherein said cleats are positioned adjacent to said first ends and said second ends of said staple cavity openings. ### Claim 14 (depends on 8) The staple cartridge of claim 8, wherein said discrete holding members comprise filament mesh pads bonded to said compressible portion and said support portion. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The staple cartridge of claim 14, wherein each said staple cavity opening comprises a first end and a second end, and wherein said filament mesh pads are positioned adjacent to said first ends and said second ends of said staple cavity openings. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The staple cartridge of claim 14, further comprising a plurality of staple drivers, wherein said staple drivers are configured to move said staples between said unfired position and said fired position, and wherein said staple drivers are configured to contact said compressible portion and detach said compressible portion from said support portion. ### Claim 17 A staple cartridge for use with a surgical stapler, said staple cartridge comprising: a cartridge body, comprising: a proximal end; a distal end; a support portion; and a plurality of staple cavities defined within said support portion, wherein said staple cavities are positioned along a staple forming path defined between said proximal end and said distal end, and wherein each said staple cavity comprises an opening in said support portion; an implantable compressible portion positioned adjacent to said support portion; and a plurality of staples, wherein at least a portion of each said staple is removably stored within a said staple cavity, wherein each said staple is movable between an unfired position and a fired position, wherein each said staple is deformable between an unfired configuration and a fired configuration when each said staple is moved between said unfired position and said fired position, and wherein said compressible portion is configured to be captured within said staples and assume different compressed heights within different said staples when said staples are deformed between an unfired configuration and a fired configuration; a plurality of holding members configured to releasably hold said compressible portion to said support portion; and a plurality of staple drivers, wherein said staple drivers are configured to move said staples between said unfired position and said fired position, and wherein said staple drivers are configured to be sequentially fired along said staple forming path and contact said compressible portion in order to progressively detach said compressible portion from said support portion.