CPC A61B 17/105 (2013.01) [A61B 17/068 (2013.01); A61B 17/07207 (2013.01); A61B 17/07292 (2013.01); A61B 17/3209 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00115 (2013.01); A61B 2017/07235 (2013.01); A61B 2017/0725 (2013.01); A61B 2017/07257 (2013.01); A61B 2017/07271 (2013.01); A61B 2017/2933 (2013.01); A61B 2090/0807 (2016.02)] | 18 Claims |
1. A staple cartridge, comprising:
a cartridge deck;
a longitudinal slot extending through said cartridge deck from a proximal end to a distal end;
staple cavities defined in said cartridge deck;
staples removably stored in said staple cavities, wherein said staples comprise a formed height; and
an adjunct comprising:
a first layer; and
a second layer, wherein said second layer comprises a foam matrix, wherein said foam matrix comprises interconnecting pores of varying sizes, and wherein said foam comprises a thickness height greater than said formed height of said staples.
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