An improved surgical fastener applying apparatus includes a cartridge half-section and an anvil half-section with the cartridge and anvil half-sections being relatively movable from an unclamped position to a fully clamped position. The apparatus includes a replaceable staple cartridge assembly having...http://www.google.se/patents/US7419081?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7419081 - Surgical fastener applying apparatus