#$%^&*AU2013273742A120140724.pdf#####SURGICAL CLIP APPLIER ABSTRACT A surgical clip applier (100) is provided and includes a ratchet mechanism (144) having a rack member (141) connected to a drive channel (140) such that axial translation of the drive channel (140) results in axial translation of the rack member (141), the rack member (141) defining a first set of teeth (141a) along a first side thereof and a second set of teeth (141b) along a second side thereof. The ratchet mechanism (144) including a first pawl (142a) and a second pawl (142b) each tiltably supported in the housing (104) and disposed on respective opposed sides of the rack member (141)； and a buckling spring (143) interposed between the first pawl (142a) and the second pawl (142b) and constrained in a slot formed in the rack member (141), wherein the buckling spring (143) is dimensioned so as to bow in one of a proximal direction and a distal direction. 8147672 1:hxa1/42 cc. C CJ C14o !CF= I! C:>；/
