#$%^&*AU2010201607B220150416.pdf#####PIN LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT Abstract A surgical instrument (100) comprising a handle portion (110), an elongated portion (120) defining a longitudinal axis (A-A) and extending distally from the handle 5 portion (110), and first and second jaw members (150, 160) dimensioned to clamp tissue therebetween. The first jaw member (150) has at least one row of fasteners arranged in a row substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis (A-A). A pin (154) is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the first jaw member (150) and is movable between a first position where the engagement section is spaced from the second jaw member (160) and 1o a second position where the engagement section engages the second jaw member (160). The pin (154) has a non-circular cross-section.2/6 - C-CC V CS -. ._- -. ..... iO
