#$%^&*AU2010201445B220150212.pdf#####STAPLER CARTRIDGE AND CHANNEL INTERLOCK ABSTRACT A surgical stapling device (10) including a handle assembly (16), an endoscopic portion (18) and an end effector (12) is disclosed. The endoscopic portion (18) extends distally from the handle assembly (16) and defines a first longitudinal axis (A-A). The end effector (12) defines a second longitudinal axis and includes an anvil assembly (34) and a cartridge assembly (36). The end effector (12) includes a cartridge channel (219) configured and dimensioned to securely receive a cartridge (220) therein.1/4 cl-t CC)
