CPC A61B 17/105 (2013.01) [A61B 17/068 (2013.01); A61B 17/072 (2013.01); A61B 17/07207 (2013.01); A61B 17/07292 (2013.01); A61B 2017/07257 (2013.01); A61B 2017/07271 (2013.01); A61B 2017/07285 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An end effector assembly, comprising:
a staple cartridge having a tissue facing surface and first and second outer side surfaces, the tissue facing surface defining a central longitudinal slot therethrough; and
a cartridge buttress operatively secured to the staple cartridge, the cartridge buttress including first and second longitudinal portions, a middle longitudinal portion disposed between the first and second longitudinal portions, and first and second extensions extending outwardly from the first and second longitudinal portions, the first, middle, and second longitudinal portions positioned adjacent to the tissue facing surface of the staple cartridge, the middle longitudinal portion folded and contoured to fit firmly within the central longitudinal slot of the staple cartridge, and the first and second extensions positioned adjacent to the first and second outer side surfaces of the staple cartridge.
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