#$%^&*AU2010202264B220150205.pdf#####SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH DOUBLE CARTRIDGE AND ANVIL ASSEMBLIES Abstract An end effector for use with a surgical instrument (10) having a first cartridge 5 assembly (28) configured to deploy a first set of fasteners (78, 80) and a second cartridge assembly (32) disposed distally of the first cartridge assembly (28). The second cartridge assembly (32) is configured to move between an open position and an approximated position relative to clamp tissue. A central rod (38) extends between the first cartridge assembly (28) and the second cartridge assembly (32). 10cJ Cra CD Cco