| abstract |
A staple cartridge (1000) comprising a cartridge body (1010) comprising a longitudinal slot, a deck surface (1030), and a plurality of staple cavities (1012) defined in the cartridge body is disclosed. The cartridge body further comprises a plurality of projections (1040) extending from the deck surface. A surface of each projection is flush with one of a proximal end wall and a distal end wall of each staple cavity. The staple cartridge further comprises staples removably stored in the staple cavities. |