An end effector assembly includes a first jaw member having a first tissue-contacting surface, a second jaw member coupled to the first jaw member and having a second tissue-contacting surface, and one or more clips supported by the first and second jaw members. The first and second tissue-contacting surfaces conduct electrical energy to seal tissue disposed between the first and second jaw members. The first and second jaw members deform the one or more clips such that the one or more clips reinforce a tissue seal formed between the first and second jaw members.
