abstract a fastener cartridge can comprise a support portion, a tissue thickness compensator positioned relative to the support portion, and a plurality of fasteners positioned within the support portion and / or a tissue thickness compensator which can be utilized to fasten tissue. in use, the fastener cartridge can be positioned in a first jaw of a surgical fastening device, wherein a second jaw, or anvil, can be positioned opposite the first jaw. to deploy the fasteners, a staple-deploying member is advanced through the fastener cartridge to move the fasteners toward the anvil. as the fasteners are deployed, the fasteners can capture at least a portion of the tissue thickness compensator therein along with at least a portion of the tissue being fastened. Patent summary "tissue thickness compensator for a surgical stapler". The present invention relates to a fastener cartridge which may comprise a support portion, a fabric thickness compensator positioned relative to the support portion, and a plurality of fasteners positioned on the support portion and / or the thickness compensator. of fabric that can be used to attach fabric. in use, the fastener cartridge may be positioned on a first jaw of a surgical attachment device, with a second jaw or anvil being positioned opposite the first jaw. To dispense with the fasteners, a staple-free element is advanced through the fastener cartridge to move the fasteners toward the anvil. As the fasteners are dispensed, the fasteners may capture at least a portion of the fabric thickness compensator there together with at least a portion of the fabric being fastened.abstract a fastener cartridge can comprise a support portion, a tissue thickness compensator positioned relative to the support portion, and a plurality of fasteners positioned within the support portion and/or the tissue thickness compensator which can be utilized to fasten tissue. in use, the fastener cartridge can be positioned in a first jaw of a surgical fasten
