#$%^&*AU2014200498A120140925.pdf#####SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE INCLUDING ADJUSTABLE FASTENER CRIMPING ABSTRACT An end effector (100) includes an anvil member (120), a cartridge member (110), and a pivot plate (130) connected to the anvil member (120) and the cartridge member (110). The anvil member (120) defines fastener forming pockets (124). The cartridge member (110) defines fastener retaining slots (116). The cartridge member (110) supports fasteners in the fastener retaining slots (116). The pivot plate (130) is movable relative to the anvil member (120) and the cartridge member (110) to adjust a formation height of the fasteners upon a firing of the end effector (100). The pivot plate (130) defines a channel (136) within a body portion of the pivot plate (130). At least one of the anvil member (120) and the cartridge member (110) includes a pin (115) extending therefrom. The channel (136) is dimensioned to receive the pin (115). A movement of the pivot plate (130) enables the pin (115) to move along the channel (136) and move at least one of the anvil member (120) and the cartridge member (110) relative to the other.2/6 40 118 1100 120 116 -114aFIG. 2
