#$%^&*AU2010200375B220150205.pdf#####ANVIL FOR SURGICAL STAPLER Abstract An anvil assembly (26) for use therewith a surgical fastener applying apparatus including an anvil plate (48) and an anvil head (40) configured and dimensioned to 5 support the anvil plate (48). The anvil plate (48) and the anvil head (40) may be formed from different materials. The anvil plate (48) can include a tapered outer side wall (74) allowing the anvil assembly (26) to realize a substantially uniform proximal-most surface upon assembly.