#$%^&*AU2012261745A120130815.pdf#####CIRCULAR STAPLER INCLUDING BUTTRESS ABSTRACT A surgical stapling device (10) for joining tissue portions includes a handle assembly (12), and a tubular body portion (100) having a staple cartridge assembly (102) containing a plurality of surgical staples in an annular array. The surgical stapling device (10) includes an anvil assembly (200) having a shaft (114) for removably connecting the anvil assembly (200) to the tubular body portion (100). The anvil assembly (200) and the tubular body portion (100) are juxtaposed with respect to one another along the shaft (114) and are arranged so as to be approximated with respect to one another. The surgical stapling device (10) includes a buttress material (300) supported by the tubular body portion (100) and disposed between the anvil assembly (200) and the staple cartridge assembly (102). The surgical stapling device (10) includes a suture material (500) that is adapted for engagement with the tubular body portion (100) and the buttress material (300) to secure the buttress material (300) to the tubular body portion (100).1/15 CO 00 CCJ
