Patent ID: 9033202
Filing Date: 2015-05-19
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical instrument, comprising: a tool assembly having an anvil and a cartridge assembly, at least one of the anvil and cartridge assembly defining a contact surface, the tool assembly defining a longitudinal axis; a drive beam having a proximal end, a distal end, and an engagement portion disposed adjacent the proximal end thereof; and a closure apparatus disposed at the distal end of the drive beam, the closure apparatus being formed from metal and having a first portion positioned to engage the contact surface, wherein distal movement of the drive beam moves the first portion of the closure apparatus distally into engagement with the contact surface, the first portion of the closure apparatus including a plastic member to minimize friction between the first portion of the closure apparatus and the contact surface of the tool assembly, the plastic member being a plastic overmold at the first portion of the closure apparatus.