Anvil layer attached to a proximal end of an end effector

摘要: An anvil-attachable layer for use with a surgical stapler, or fastening instrument, wherein proximal end portion of the is attached to staple cartridge assembly, example. The may be assembly by an adhesive, weld, staple-cartridge-based clamp, attachment weak enough allow pull away from stapled tissue. Alternatively, can include two more lateral slits that define connector region cut knife stapler release layer.