#$%^&*AU2014202403A120140522.pdf#####VARYING TISSUE COMPRESSION WITH AN ANVIL CONFIGURATION Abstract The surgical fastener applying apparatus (1000) comprising an anvil member (1100) a cartridge member (1200) movably coupled to the anvil member and extending along a longitudinal axis. The cartridge member being configured and dimensioned to retain a plurality of surgical fasteners (100) therein. At least on pusher (1218) positioned within the cartridge member. The at least one pusher being moveable to eject the plurality of surgical fasteners from the cartridge member into the anvil member to effectuate formation of the plurality of surgical fasteners such that at least two different compressive forces are applied to tissue. The at least one pusher (1218) including a base portion (1226) and a plurality of pusher plates (1224) connected to the base portion such that the plurality of pusher plates are repositionable relative to a centerline of the cartridge member during movement of the at least one pusher.
