Tissue thickness compensator comprising at least one medicament
AssigneeCilag GmbH International
InventorsFrederick E. Shelton, IV, Katherine J. Schmid, Charles J. Scheib, Taylor W. Aronhalt, Matthew M. Lang, Steven G. Hall, Chester O. Baxter, III
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Abstract
In various embodiments, a tissue thickness compensator can comprise one or more capsules and/or pockets comprising at least one medicament therein. In at least one embodiment, staples can be fired through the tissue thickness compensator to rupture the capsules. In certain embodiments, a firing member, or knife, can be advanced through the tissue thickness compensator to rupture the capsules.
Claims18
A medicament delivery system attachable to an anvil of a fastening instrument, wherein the anvil includes a forming surface, and wherein said medicament delivery system comprises:
- a releasing material comprising a cavity, wherein said cavity is configured to be aligned with the forming surface of the anvil;
- a medicament positioned within said cavity;
- and
- an attachment portion configured to be attached to the anvil.
A stapling assembly for use with a stapler, said stapling assembly comprising:
- an anvil comprising a plurality of forming surfaces;
- a compensator attached to said anvil, wherein said compensator comprises a plurality of cavities aligned with said forming surfaces;
- and
- at least one medicament positioned within each said cavity.
A stapling assembly for use with a stapler, said stapling assembly comprising:
- an anvil comprising:
- a plurality of forming surfaces;
- and
- a slot configured to receive a cutting member;
- a compensator attached to said anvil, wherein said compensator comprises a plurality of cavities aligned with said slot;
- and
- at least one medicament positioned within each said cavity.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.