Curved tip surgical stapler buttress assembly applicator with compression layer pocket feature

A buttress applier cartridge assembly configured for use with an end effector of a surgical stapler, wherein the buttress applier cartridge assembly comprises:

• (a) a pair of buttress assemblies, each comprising a buttress and an adhesive, wherein when clamping the end effector on the buttress applier cartridge assembly a first buttress assembly of the pair of buttress assemblies is configured to be selectively adhered to a first jaw of the end effector, and a second buttress assembly of the pair of buttress assemblies is configured to be selectively adhered to a second jaw of the end effector;
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• (b) a buttress applier cartridge configured to selectively retain the buttress assemblies for applying the buttress assemblies to the end effector, wherein the buttress applier cartridge comprises:
• (i) a housing assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the housing assembly defines a channel extending longitudinally and configured to receive the end effector,
• (ii) a platform, directly or indirectly connectable with the housing assembly, wherein the platform extends longitudinally within an area defined by the channel, wherein the platform is configured to support the pair of buttress assemblies thereon, and
• (iii) a pocket formed in the platform, wherein the pocket is located distal to the pair of buttress assemblies, wherein the pocket is configured to receive a curved tip of the end effector when clamping the end effector on the platform to accommodate the curved tip such that the end effector clamps on the platform to receive the pair of buttress assemblies.