Patent ID: 8360294
Filing Date: 2013-01-29
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical instrument, comprising: an elongated housing having a proximal end and a distal end; a loading unit removably mountable with the distal end of the elongated housing and having a tool assembly; a handle assembly at the proximal end of the elongated housing; a rotation member at the proximal end of the elongated housing; and a locking structure for securing the loading unit on the elongated housing, the locking structure including a button accessible at the rotation member, the button being movable to facilitate the securement of the loading unit on the elongated housing; wherein a longitudinal axis extends through the proximal end and the distal end of the elongated housing and wherein the button has a first axial position along the longitudinal axis for locking movement of the loading unit and a second axial position along the longitudinal axis for allowing movement of the loading unit; wherein the locking structure includes a locking shaft that extends through the elongated housing to the proximal end of the elongated housing; wherein the locking structure has a plunger that is positioned to engage the button and is arranged to engage the locking shaft to selectively lock the locking shaft in position.