#$%^&*AU2012261652A120130110.pdf#####SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE ABSTRACT An anvil delivery adaptor (800) is provided. The anvil delivery adaptor (800) comprises a body having a first end (802) and a second end (809). The first end (802) is configured to be secured to an anvil shaft of an anvil assembly (830). The second end (809) is configured to be secured to a flexible tube (814) to releasably secure the anvil assembly (830) to the flexible tube (814).