FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a linear anastomosis surgical stapler showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view opposite that shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is an end elevational view taken from the left of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is an end elevational view taken from the right of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a side elevational view with the removable surgical staple-holding cartridge shown in broken lines for illustrative purposes only;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view thereof.