#$%^&*AU2014202626A120140605.pdf#####SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS Abstract A surgical stapling apparatus (10) comprising a cartridge assembly (18) defining a tissue contacting surface. An anvil assembly (20) defining a tissue contacting surface. The tissue contacting surface of at least one of the cartridge assembly (18) and the anvil assembly (20) includes a grip enhancing feature formed thereon. A surgical buttress (B) releasably secured to at least one of the tissue contacting surface of the cartridge assembly (18) and the tissue contacting surface of the anvil assembly (20) by at least one anchor (S). A position of the surgical buttress (B) relative to a respective cartridge assembly (18) and anvil assembly (20) is better maintained as compared to a cartridge assembly (18) and an anvil assembly (20) devoid of the grip enhancing feature.
