#$%^&*AU2014200778A120141002.pdf#####APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES ABSTRACT An electromechanical surgical device (100) is provided and includes an end effector (400) configured to perform at least one function and a shaft assembly (200). The end effector (400) includes a rotatable drive screw (464) having a coupling member (422) at a proximal end thereof and a flexible drive cable (242) rotatably supported therein and extending therefrom, wherein the flexible drive cable (242) receives rotational forces and transmits said rotational forces to the drive screw (464) to actuate the end effector (400). The shaft assembly (200) includes a proximal neck housing (232) supported at a distal end of the outer tube and a distal neck housing (236) pivotally connected to the proximal neck housing (232), wherein a distal end of the distal neck housing (236) is configured and adapted for operative connection with the end effector. In use, when the end effector (400) is connected to the shaft assembly (200), the flexible drive cable (242) extends through the proximal neck housing (232) and the distal neck housing (236).8/21 C.0. CID all
