An annular surgical fastener applier system, comprising: an annular surgical fastener applier including a handle assembly a cartridge assembly operably connected to the handle assembly and including a plurality of pushers, at least one pusher of the plurality of pushers including a forming head and a groove and an anvil assembly operably connected to the handle assembly and including a plurality of fastener deforming cavities, the fastener deforming cavities having an arcuate profile and wherein at least one of the cartridge assembly and the anvil assembly is configured for approximation toward the other, and wherein a portion of the forming head is level with the groove on at least one pusher of the plurality of pushers.
