Cilag International Gmbh

Joseph M Nath

Frederick E Shelton, IV

Jason L Harris

Michael E Setser

Gregory G Scott

Zhifan F Huang

Ryan J Laurent

Robert J Simms

Nichole Y Kwee

Disha V Estera

Chloe A Eyers

Gregory J Bakos

A system for stapling tissue is disclosed. The system can include a channel and a compatible staple cartridge comprising a plurality of staples. The channel and the compatible staple cartridge comprise mating or cooperating alignment features for permitting complete insertion of the compatible staple cartridge and for preventing an incompatible staple cartridge from being completely inserted in the channel.

Surgical staple cartridge alignment features

Surgical stapling systems

A system is disclosed. The system can comprise a replaceable staple cartridge comprising a plurality of staples, a proximal laterally-protruding lug, and a distal laterally-protruding lug. The system can further comprise a channel configured to receive the replaceable staple cartridge, wherein the channel comprises a sidewall comprising a proximal receptacle positioned and dimensioned to receive the proximal laterally-protruding lug and a distal receptacle positioned and dimensioned to receive the distal laterally-protruding lug.

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Cincinnati, OH, United States of America

Joseph M Nath