摘要 |
A surgical fastener applying apparatus is provided with a shipping interlock 200 to prevent premature actuation of the apparatus by the jostling and vibrations which normally occur during shipment of the apparatus to the user. The shipping interlock includes a projection 146 extending from the cam bar retainer 138 and initially disposed through an elongate aperture 208 in an interlock plate 201 having an open distal end. The aperture has a narrow neck portion 214 through which the projection can pass only with sufficient force applied to the cam bar retainer. The shipping interlock is adapted to permit passage of the projecting member when the force exceeds the normally expected forces from jostling of cargo to insure that actuation of the apparatus is intentional. <IMAGE> |