#$%^&*AU2016204203A120170209.pdf#####ANVIL ASSEMBLY AND ANVIL ASSEMBLY DELIVERY SYSTEM ABSTRACT An anvil assembly (110) suitable for trans-oral delivery includes an anvil head configured to receive a guide suture that is separable from the anvil assembly (110) during a stapling procedure. An anvil delivery assembly includes the anvil assembly (110) and a suture guide assembly secured to the anvil assembly (110).1/23 C-4 C-4 Co: