A surgical apparatus including an electrical conductor with a strain relief isprovided.A tool assembly is supported on a body portion and is articulable relative tothe body portion.The tool assembly includes an identification assembly in electricalcommunication with apowered handle assembly. An electrical conductor extends from a connectionassembly inthe body portion to the identification assembly. The electrical conductorincludes a strainrelief portion for accommodating the articulation of the tool assemblyrelative to the bodyportion.
