#$%^&*AU2014203103A120150122.pdf#####EEA ANVIL SNAP RING ACTIVATOR ABSTRACT A surgical fastening apparatus (10) and associated method of use is disclosed. The surgical fastening apparatus (10) includes a handle assembly (12), a central body portion (14) extending from the handle assembly (12), and a distal head portion (16) including an anvil head assembly (30). The anvil head assembly (30) includes an anvil head (42) defining an interior recess (42a), an activator plate (48), a deformable member (46), and a securing member (50). The anvil center rod assembly (60) defines a longitudinal axis and is pivotably connected to the anvil head assembly (30) about a pivot axis. The anvil center rod assembly (60) includes a plunger (64) configured to contact the anvil head assembly (30) upon an actuation of the surgical fastening apparatus (10). Upon the actuation of the surgical fastening apparatus (10), the deformable member (46) is configured to deform such that the activator plate (48) is advanced distally into the interior recess (42a) to facilitate the anvil head (42) pivoting about the pivot axis.1/10 (A cA C y (~j -r '4 0 0
