CPC A61K 9/70 (2013.01) [A61B 17/07292 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00004 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00526 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00884 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00893 (2013.01)] | 20 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; and
an adjunct positioned on said cartridge deck, said adjunct comprising:
an outer layer comprising a haemostatic agent, wherein the outer layer defines a cavity; and
an inner layer, wherein said inner layer comprises a biocompatible material, wherein said inner layer is positioned within the cavity, and wherein said adjunct is configured to be compressed during a firing motion.
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