#$%^&*AU2011202553B220130131.pdf#####APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING AN ELECTROSURGICAL PROCEDURE Abstract A surgical instrument (10) is provided and includes a housing (20) having a shaft s (12). An end effector assembly (100) operatively connects to the shaft (12) and has a pair of first and second jaw members (110, 120). A jaw insert (200) is operably associated with the first and second jaw members (110, 120). The jaw insert (200) includes one or more cam slots (202) defined therein configured to receive a cam pin (205) that upon movement thereof rotates the first and second jaw members (110, 120) from an open 1o position to a clamping position and an opening 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). The jaw insert (200) is manufactured from an insulative medium to dielectrically isolate the first and second jaw members (110, 120).2/8 C D CCD CN T COD oC co
