#$%^&*AU2016200338A120160922.pdf#####SURGICAL STAPLING LOADING UNIT HAVING ARTICULATING JAWS ABSTRACT An end effector (30) includes first and second jaw members (28a, 34, 37a / 28b, 32, 37b) that are pivotable relative to one another between open and clamped configurations about a pivot axis. The first and second jaw members each define a pivot hole (123) which defines the pivot axis. The first and second jaw members also each define an articulation axis that is orthogonal to the pivot axis and positioned distal of the pivot axis. The first and second jaw members are articulatable about the articulation axis between straight and fully articulated configurations.1/29 CJ C" CN
