Surgical stapling instrument
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Jun 27, 2017
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Feb 13, 2014
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Oct 21, 2013
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Feb 13, 2008
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A surgical stapler comprising a cartridge channel and a staple cartridge body is disclosed. The staple cartridge body comprises a longitudinal channel, a plurality of staples, a plurality of staple drivers, a staple sled, and a cutting member positioned within the staple cartridge body. The cutting member comprises an engagement portion configured to be engaged with a firing member of the stapler, wherein the cutting member is configured to be slid between a first position and a second position within the longitudinal channel. The surgical stapler further comprises an anvil assembly. The anvil assembly comprises a tissue-supporting surface and a plurality of staple cavities. Each staple cavity comprises a staple cavity centerline, a first forming cup, and a second forming cup.
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