#$%^&*AU2016204209A120170216.pdf#####TROCAR TIP PROTECTOR ABSTRACT A surgical system including a surgical instrument (100) and a protection device (200) is included. The surgical system includes a surgical instrument (100) having an extension assembly (120) releasably coupled thereto. The extension assembly (120) includes a trocar member (152) disposed within a distal end of the extension assembly (120) and the trocar member (152) includes an engagement feature defined in an outer surface thereof. The protection device (200) is releasably coupled to the engagement feature of the trocar member (152), thereby providing a barrier adjacent a tip (152A) of the trocar member (152). A method of sterilizing a surgical instrument (100) is also provided.1/8 c'C.4 coo co
