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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 27, 2022
Filed:
Sep. 01, 2020
Ethicon Llc, Guaynabo, PR (US);
Jason L. Harris, Lebanon, OH (US);
Michael J. Vendely, Lebanon, OH (US);
Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Hillsboro, OH (US);
Austin Bridges, Irvine, CA (US);
Hardik Kabaria, Redwood City, CA (US);
Farhad Javid, Toronto, CA;
David Arthur Kelly, San Carlos, CA (US);
Elliott Baker, San Mateo, CA (US);
Stephen J. Peter, San Francisco, CA (US);
Cilag GmbH International, Zug, CH;
Abstract
Stapling assemblies for use with a surgical stapler are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the stapling assembly includes a cartridge having a plurality of staples disposed therein and a non-fibrous adjunct formed of at least one fused bioabsorbable polymer and configured to be releasably retained on the cartridge. Adjunct systems for use with a surgical stapler are also provided. Surgical end effectors using the stapling assemblies are also provided. Methods for manufacturing stapling assemblies and using the same are also provided.