Tissue thickness compensator and method for making the same
AssigneeEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
InventorsRichard W. Timm, Mark D. Timmer, Tamara Widenhouse, Matthew M. Lang, John L. Stammen, Gary W. Knight, Christopher W. Widenhouse, William B. Weisenburgh, II, Stephanie A. Mutchler, Mark H. Ransick, Katherine J. Schmid, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Chester O. Baxter, III
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Abstract
In various embodiments, a tissue thickness compensator can comprise a film body formed from a continuous extruded shape and, in addition, a fibrous medicament core.
Claims21
A method of manufacturing a tissue thickness compensator, said method comprising the steps of:
- extruding a tube comprising an aperture including a first open end and a second open end;
- producing a strand of fibrous material comprising medicament properties;
- positioning said strand relative to said first open end of said aperture;
- inserting a grasper into said aperture through said second open end;
- grasping said strand with said grasper;
- pulling said strand through said aperture;
- releasing said strand;
- and
- removing said grasper from said aperture through said second open end.
A compensator attachable to an anvil of a fastening instrument, wherein the anvil includes a forming surface, and wherein said compensator comprises:
- a tube comprising an aperture, a first end, and a second end;
- a yarn strand positioned within said aperture;
- and
- an attachment portion configured to be attached to the anvil.
A method of manufacturing a tissue thickness compensator, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a layer of material;
- positioning a fibrous hemostat material on said layer of material;
- and
- folding said layer of material around the fibrous hemostat material.
A tissue thickness compensator, comprising:
- a film body formed from a continuous extruded shape;
- and
- a fibrous medicament core.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.