Surgical instrument, loading unit for use therewith and related methods

摘要

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, LOADING UNIT FOR USE THEREWITH AND RELATED METHODS A cartridge assembly (508) for use with a surgical instrument (10) including a cartridge (518), a longitudinal channel (516), a first row of slots (528), and a second row of slots (528). The cartridge (518) has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The longitudinal channel (516) extends between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The first row of slots (528) is disposed on a first side of the longitudinal channel (516). At least one slot in the first row of slots (528) is empty. The second row of slots (528) is disposed on a second side of the longitudinal channel (516). At least one slot in the second row of slots (528) has a staple (530) disposed therein. co -CD too C)( Lgco CV