#$%^&*AU2012244169A120130523.pdf#####SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS INCLUDING RELEASABLE BUTTRESS ABSTRACT A staple cartridge (32) for use with a surgical stapling apparatus (10) includes a cartridge body (22), a plurality of staples (50) disposed within the cartridge body (22), a tissue contacting surface (23) on the cartridge body (22) defining staple retaining slots (52) dimensioned to releasably retain a staple (50), and a buttress material (24) including at least one weld (40) joining the buttress material (24) to the tissue contacting surface (23) of the cartridge body (22). The at least one weld (40) is positioned to at least partially overlie a staple retaining slot (52). (6799690_1):SPM1/11 CID ccJ
