SURGICAL STAPLE STRIPS FOR PERMITTING VARYING STAPLE PROPERTIES AND ENABLING EASY CARTRIDGE LOADING

摘要

A surgical staple cartridge is disclosed comprising a strip of staples removably stored within the surgical staple cartridge. The strip of staples comprises a plurality of staples, a base strip, and a plurality of connector portions joining the staples to the base strip.

主权项

1. A surgical staple cartridge for use with a surgical stapling instrument, said surgical staple cartridge comprising:
a sled; a cartridge body; a plurality of staple cavities; and a strip of staples removably stored within said staple cavities, wherein said strip of staples comprises:
a plurality of staples;a strip; anda plurality of connector portions joining said staples to said strip, wherein said connector portions are configured to release said staples from said strip.