#$%^&*AU2012202135B220140417.pdf#####REPLACEABLE STAPLE CARTRIDGE ABSTRACT A stapling device (10) including a replaceable loading unit (100) is provided. The loading unit (100) includes an elongated body (110) and a stapling assembly (125) having a first jaw and a second jaw. The first jaw of the stapling assembly (125) includes an anvil assembly (130). The second jaw of the stapling assembly (125) includes a releasably mounted cartridge assembly (140) having a detent connection with the stapling assembly (125). Also provided is a tool for removing facilitating the separation of a replaceable cartridge assembly (140) from a loading unit (100). 6190072_i:LKM1/17 cmm,