Surgical stapling instrument and cartridge

摘要

The surgical stapling instrument is provided with an integral cartridge holders as well as a retaining pin and recess which serves to align the cartridge holder relative to the anvil while retaining the distal actuator bar from pivoting into an open position. In addition, the stapling cartridge is provided with four rows of staggered staples in order to provide a stapled seam through which blood is precluded from flowing.