Solder wires are conveyed from insert openings for allowing the solder wires to be inserted toward discharge openings from which the solder wires are discharged and the solder wires project. The copolymer may be prepared from a reaction mixture that contains 1,4-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid and polydiamine. A surgical buttress releasbly disposed on the tissue contacting surfaces of each of the staple cartridge and anvil plate.