#$%^&*AU2009200469B220130926.pdf#####END EFFECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME ABSTRACT An end effector assembly (100) for use with a forceps (10) is provided. The end 5 effector assembly (100) including a pair of opposing jaw members (110, 140) operatively connected to each other about a pivot. Each jaw member (110, 140) includes a structural support member (116) having a seal plate (118) secured thereto. Each of the seal plates (118) defines a slot (112) having a depth and configured to translate a knife blade (200) therethrough. The combined depth of the slot (112) is greater than the height of the knife io blade (200).116 Qn O to
