#$%^&*AU2015261593A120160721.pdf#####LOADING UNIT RETENTION CLIP FOR SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT ABSTRACT A loading unit (10) and retention clip (40) assembly comprising: a shell (20) having a proximal end portion (22) and including an annular surface (23), the annular surface (23) defining engagement openings (24) and a resilient retention clip (40) disposed about the annular surface (23) of the proximal end portion (22), the retention clip (40) having ends (42) and a body (46) between the ends (42), the retention clip (40) having a lug (44) extending inward from the body (46) adjacent each end (42), each lug (44) configured to extend through the engagement openings (24) of the proximal end portion (22) of the shell (20) to releasably couple the shell (20) to a surgical instrument.1/9 CJl CJ6
