Surgical stapling system adapted to apply annular rows of staples having different heights

摘要

SUMMARY Circular and curved surgical stapling instruments are disclosed that comprise circular and curved stapling arrangements. The circular staple cartridge includes a plurality of staples disposed in an inner row, an intermediate row, and an outer row. The staples in a particular row can have different unformed heights. Some arrangements include deck features that project from the staple cartridge deck. Various anvil arrangements are also disclosed to obtain staples having different forming heights.