Surgical stapling instruments including a cartridge having multiple staple sizes

摘要

SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS INCLUDING A CARTRIDGE HAVING MULTIPLE STAPLE SIZES A surgical stapling instrument, comprising: an operative tool (1006a) having a staple cartridge (1010) and an anvil (308) with a tissue contacting surface, the staple cartridge (110) having a substantially planar surface (1020) facing the anvil (308); and a buttress material (1070) disposed on at least one of the substantially planar surface (1020) and the tissue contacting surface, the buttress material (1070) being formed from a resilient or semi-resilient material, wherein the buttress material (1070) tapers from a maximum height to a minimum height.