Patent ID: 8920461

Claim:
A forceps, comprising: an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members, each of the jaw members including a proximal flange extending therefrom, each proximal flange defining a bifurcated configuration having first and second spaced-apart flange components, the first flange components of the jaw members configured to pivotably engage one another via a first engagement portion and the second flange components of the jaw members configured to pivotably engage one another via a second engagement portion independent of the first engagement portion, at least one of the first and second jaw members pivotable relative to the other about the first and second engagement portions between an open position and a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween; and a guide member configured for positioning between the proximal flanges of the first and second jaw members, the guide member including at least one tab extending transversely therefrom, the tab configured to operably engage one of the first and second engagement portions to retain the jaw members in engagement with one another.