CPC A61B 17/068 (2013.01) [A61B 17/072 (2013.01); A61B 17/07207 (2013.01); A61B 17/07292 (2013.01); A61B 17/115 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00004 (2013.01); A61B 2017/0046 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00893 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00898 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00938 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00942 (2013.01); A61B 2017/07214 (2013.01)] | 16 Claims |
1. A surgical stapling adjunct comprising:
a bulk matrix formed of an absorbable polymer material; and
a plurality of internal structures positioned within the bulk matrix such that the adjunct compresses when a compressive force is applied thereto and provides a spring back force when the compressive force is removed, each of the internal structures in the plurality of internal structures having a plurality of arms.
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