Patent ID: 8685056

Claim:
A forceps, comprising: an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members, at least one of the first and second jaw members moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween, the first and second jaw members configured to conduct energy through tissue grasped therebetween, at least one of the first and second jaw members including a jaw frame and a replaceable component, the replaceable component including at least one engagement member defining a new state wherein the at least one engagement member is configured to engage a corresponding engagement member disposed on the jaw frame to secure the replaceable component to the jaw frame, wherein, in response to energy being conducted through tissue grasped between the first and second jaw members, the at least one engagement member transitions from the new state to a used state wherein the at least one engagement member is incapable of reengaging the corresponding engagement member, wherein the replaceable component further includes an outer jaw housing and a tissue sealing plate, the tissue sealing plate engaged to the outer jaw housing to define a tissue sealing surface.