#$%^&*AU2008221630B220131128.pdf#####INSERTION AID WITH INTERFERENCE FIT Abstract The present disclosure relates to an insertion device (10) including a shaft (14) with a head (12) supported on a distal end thereof. The shaft (14) includes a proximal end with an engagement member that is configured to frictionally engage a distal end of a surgical fastening apparatus (100) such that an interference fit is created therebetween to facilitate selective detachment of the insertion device (10) from the surgical fastening apparatus (100). The head (12) has an atraumatic configuration, and is dimensioned to be received in a body orifice.1/5 12 16 14 10 3 24 30 26 .22 FIG. 1 122 100 104 106 108 110 FIG. 2