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Tissue thickness compensator and method for making the same
Richard W. Timm,Mark D. Timmer,Tamara Widenhouse,Matthew M. Lang,John L. Stammen,Gary W. Knight,Christopher W. Widenhouse,II William B. Weisenburgh,Stephanie A. Mutchler,Mark H. Ransick,Katherine J. Schmid,Frederick E. Shelton,Chester O. Baxter +12 more
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In various embodiments, a tissue thickness compensator can comprise a film body formed from a continuous extruded shape and, in addition, a fibrous medicament core as discussed by the authors, which can be used to compensate for tissue thickness loss.Abstract:
In various embodiments, a tissue thickness compensator can comprise a film body formed from a continuous extruded shape and, in addition, a fibrous medicament core.read more
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