#$%^&*AU2014202397B220180816.pdf#####STAPLING DEVICE WITH GRASPING JAW MECHANISM ABSTRACT A surgical device (10) includes a handle assembly (12), an elongated member (14), and a tool assembly (25). The handle assembly (12) includes a mode selection mechanism (40) configured to alternate the surgical device (10) between a grasping mode of operation and a clamping mode of operation. The tool assembly (25) includes a cartridge assembly (26a) having a plurality of staples and an anvil assembly (27a). The tool assembly (25) is configured to grasp and release tissue in the grasping mode of operation and configured to clamp and staple tissue in the clamping mode of operation. The mode selection mechanism (40) includes a switch (145) and a pawl (140). When a moveable handle (19) of the handle assembly (12) is compressed with the switch (145) held in a depressed position, the device (10) is in the grasping mode of operation. When the moveable handle (19) is compressed with the switch (145) in a neutral position, the device (10) is in the clamping mode of operation.1/24 zisi
