Patent attributes
An exemplary surgical stapler may include a staple holder including an upper surface, where the upper surface includes two substantially-planar angled surfaces positioned lateral to and angled relative to each other; staple bays within the staple holder, each opening to a corresponding angled surface; and staples, where at least one staple is held within at least one staple bay. Another exemplary surgical stapler may include a staple holder; a first group of staple bays defined within the staple holder, the first group of staple bays lying substantially in a first plane; and a second group of staple bays defined within the staple holder, the second plurality of staple bays lying substantially in a second plane; where the first plane intersects the second plane.
