An end-effector assembly includes first and second jaw members disposed inopposing relation relative to one another, at least one of the jaw membersmoveablefrom an open position to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween.First andsecond conductive plates are disposed on opposing surfaces of correspondingfirst andsecond jaw members. First and second compressible membranes are configured toelectrically connect corresponding first and second conductive plates to asurgical fieldwhen subjected to a compression bias.
