#$%^&*AU2006230675B220120301.pdf#####ABSTRACT Embodiments of an electrical energy transmission system structured for use with a surgical 5 severing/stapling instrument including a removably connectable disposable severing/stapling unit are provided. The energy transmission system may include an electrical power source and, at least one electrode positioned on at least one of an anvil assembly or a cartridge assembly of the disposable severing/stapling unit. The assembly electrode may be configured to receive electrical power from the electrical power source when the disposable severing/stapling unit is 10 removably connected to the surgical instrument. In certain embodiments, the electrical power source may include a radio frequency electrical power source configured to provide electrical current to the assembly electrode.1/6 0 000 N N / 00 NO 00 N11
