#$%^&*AU2013205387B220151119.pdf#####APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING AN ELECTROSURGICAL PROCEDURE ABSTRACT A forceps (10), comprising: a housing (20) having at least one shaft (12) that extends therefrom that defines a longitudinal axis therethrough； an end effector assembly (100) operatively connected to a distal end of the at least one shaft (12) having first and second jaw members (110, 120), the first and second jaw members (110, 120) movable relative to one another from an open position wherein the first and second jaw members (110, 120) are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another, to a clamping position wherein the first and second jaw members (110, 120) cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween； and a jaw insert (200) operably disposed within at least one of the first and second jaw members (110, 120) comprising: an opening (122) defined therein configured to securely house a pivot pin (211) that provides a point of pivot for the first and second jaw members (110, 120)； and a moveable member (304) including a cam slot (306) defined therein configured to receive a cam pin (205) that upon movement thereof rotates the jaw members (110, 120) from the open position to the clamping position, the moveable member (304) configured to provide a camming force to the cam slot (306) and a portion of a sealing force to the jaw members (110, 120) when the first and second jaw members (110, 120) are in a clamping position.
