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, at least one of the first and second jaw members including:a jaw frame including an engagement recess defined on each lateral side thereofan electrical connection member disposed on the jaw frame and adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy, the electrical connection member including an insulative covering disposed thereabout and a first exposed electrical contact anda replaceable component configured for slidable positioning about the jaw frame, the replaceable component including:an outer jaw housing having an engagement tang disposed on each lateral side thereof, the engagement tangs configured to engage the engagement recesses of the jaw frame upon slidable positioning of the replaceable component about the jaw frame to secure the replaceable component to the jaw frame andan electrically conductive tissue sealing plate engaged to the outer jaw housing to define a tissue sealing surface, the electrically conductive tissue sealing plate including a finger extending into the outer jaw housing, wherein, upon slidable positioning of the replaceable component about the jaw frame to secure the replaceable component to the jaw frame, the finger is translated along the insulative covering and into contact with the first exposed electrical contact to electrically couple the electrically conductive tissue sealing plate with the electrical connection member.
