#$%^&*AU2013206804B220171207.pdf#####BUTTRESS ATTACHMENT TO DEGRADABLE POLYMER ZONES Abstract An end effector assembly (16) for use with a surgical stapler (10), the end effector (16) comprises a staple cartridge assembly (200) having a tissue contacting surface (220) and an anvil assembly (300) having a tissue contacting surface (320). A surgical buttress (500) configured and dimensioned to substantially overlie at least a portion of the tissue contacting surface (220, 320) of at least one of the staple cartridge assembly (200) and anvil assembly (300). A plurality of attachment pads (240) secured to at least one of the tissue contacting surface (220, 320) of the at least one staple cartridge assembly (200) and anvil assembly (300) configured to retain the respective buttress material thereto, wherein the surgical buttress (500) is ultrasonically welded to each of the plurality of attachment pads (240).2/8 6 1 c~；15 o v~ba"7100c
