#$%^&*AU2015202336B220190801.pdf#####ANVIL ASSEMBLY DELIVERY SYSTEMS ABSTRACT An anvil assembly (110) suitable for trans-oral delivery includes an anvil head (112) configured to receive a retrieval suture that is separable from the anvil head (112) following delivery of the anvil assembly (110). An anvil delivery assembly includes the anvil assembly (110), a delivery assembly secured to the anvil assembly (110), and a retrieval suture selectively secured to the anvil assembly (110) for retrieving the anvil assembly (110).