Loading unit including shipping assembly

摘要

LOADING UNIT INCLUDING SHIPPING ASSEMBLY A loading unit (100) including a shipping assembly (200) is provided. The shipping assembly (200) is operably received adjacent the cartridge assembly (120) to retain staples with the cartridge assembly (120). The shipping assembly (200) includes a shipping member (202) selectively secured to loading unit (100) and a locking member (206) slidably disposed within the shipping member (202). The locking member (206) is movable between a proximal position wherein the shipping member (202) is secured to the housing (110) and a distal position wherein the shipping member (202) is removable from the housing (110). cq to