CPC A61B 17/0684 (2013.01) [A61B 17/07207 (2013.01); A61B 2017/07271 (2013.01); A61B 2560/0443 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |
1. A surgical stapling device comprising:
an elongate member having a lumen extending therethrough; and
a loading unit releasably attachable to the elongate member, the loading unit including:
a tool portion; and
a body portion extending from the tool portion, the body portion having:
a first portion configured to be releasably coupled to an actuation rod located in the elongate member;
a second portion extending distally from the first portion;
a third portion extending distally from the second portion, the first and second portions dimensioned to be received within the lumen of the elongate member and the third portion dimensioned to abut a distal end of the elongate member in a sealing relationship; and
a seal member disposed about the second portion.
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