摘要 |
A method is disclosed for altering an implantable layer for use with a surgical instrument which includes the steps of obtaining an implantable layer comprised at least partially from a material including a glass transition temperature and a melting temperature, wherein the implantable layer includes a first shape, heating the material to a temperature higher than the glass transition temperature and lower than the melting temperature, manipulating the implantable layer to a second shape different than the first shape, allowing the material to cool below the glass transition temperature, and releasing the implantable layer. |
申请人 |
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC. |
发明人 |
VENDELY, MICHAEL J.;TIMMER, MARK D.;DONNERS, JACKIE J.;REYNOLDS, DONALD L., II.;ARONHALT, TAYLOR W.;BARTON, TREVOR J. |