#$%^&*AU2010253479B220150604.pdf#####INDICATORS FOR SURGICAL STAPLERS Abstract A surgical stapler (10) including one or more visual indicators (13, 13a, 13b, 13c) is provided. The surgical stapler (10) includes a body (12) and a stapling assembly 5 positioned at a distal portion of the body (12). The stapling assembly includes a cartridge assembly (20) and an anvil assembly (22). An alignment pin (38) is mounted on the stapling assembly and configured to engage the anvil assembly (22). A visual indicator of engagement of the alignment pin (38) with the anvil assembly (22), clamping and/or stapling can be provided.5/7 O O VC 0 CDcf
