Anvil-mounted dissecting tip for surgical stapling device

摘要

A surgical stapling device (10) including a handle assembly (16), an endoscopic portion (18) and an end effector (12) is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the handle assembly and defines a first longitudinal axis. The end effector defines a second longitudinal axis and includes an anvil assembly (34) and a cartridge assembly (36). The anvil assembly is supported adjacent a distal end of the endoscopic portion and includes a dissecting tip (14) extending therefrom. The cartridge assembly is pivotably mounted adjacent the distal end of the endoscopic portion. The cartridge assembly is mounted for pivotal movement in relation to the anvil assembly between open and approximated positions.