#$%^&*AU2015252140A120160623.pdf#####ANVIL ASSEMBLY DELIVERY SYSTEM ABSTRACT An anvil assembly (110) suitable for trans-oral delivery is provided. The anvil assembly (110) includes a housing (118) configured to receive a guide suture that is severed during a stapling procedure. An anvil delivery assembly (50) including the anvil assembly (110) and a suture guide assembly secured to the anvil assembly (110) is also provided.4/21 C- C1 O -- LO C CCE UCO 03 . Cc CI