Multi-use loading unit

摘要

A cartridge assembly is disclosed. The cartridge assembly includes a channel and a removable assembly in releasable engagement with the channel. The removable assembly includes a cartridge body and a support plate. The cartridge body includes an engagement structure disposed adjacent a proximal end thereof. The support plate is configured to mechanically engage the cartridge body and includes an engagement structure disposed adjacent a proximal end thereof. The engagement structure of the cartridge body is configured for longitudinal alignment with the engagement structure of the support plate. The engagement structures of the cartridge body and the engagement structure of the support plate are configured to mechanically engage the engagement structure of the channel when the removable assembly is engaged with the channel.

主权项

1. A surgical instrument, comprising:
a channel including an engagement structure disposed adjacent a proximal end thereof, the engagement structure of the channel including at least one raised boss; and a removable assembly disposed in releasable engagement with the channel, the removable assembly comprising:
a cartridge body configured to house a plurality of fasteners therein, the cartridge body including an engagement structure disposed adjacent a proximal end thereof; anda support plate configured to mechanically engage the cartridge body, the support plate including an engagement structure disposed adjacent a proximal end thereof;wherein the engagement structure of the cartridge body is configured for longitudinal alignment with the engagement structure of the support plate, and wherein the engagement structure of the cartridge body and the engagement structure of the support plate are configured to mechanically engage the engagement structure of the channel when the removable assembly is engaged with the channel.