Apparatus for endoscopic procedures

A surgical device, comprising:

• a jaw assembly defining a first longitudinal axis and including a first jaw and a second jaw moveable relative to the first jaw;
• an elongated body defining a second longitudinal axis and coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly, wherein the jaw assembly is configured to articulate about an articulation axis transverse to the second longitudinal axis relative to the elongated body, the elongated body including:
• an actuation bar movable upon engagement of the jaw assembly with the elongated body to secure the jaw assembly to the elongated body;
• a release button coupled to the actuation bar such that the release button is movable by the actuation bar upon engagement of the jaw assembly with the elongated body;
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• a sensor actuatable by the release button being moved by the actuation bar, the sensor configured to transmit a signal indicative of the jaw assembly being secured to the elongated body;
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• a handle assembly coupled to a proximal end of the elongated body and configured to receive the signal, the handle assembly including at least one motor mechanically coupled to the jaw assembly and a control assembly including a first control button and a second control button, wherein actuation of the first control button moves the second jaw in approximation relative to the first jaw and actuating the second control button moves the second jaw away from the first jaw, and actuating the first and second control buttons moves the jaw assembly to a centered position in which the first and second longitudinal axes are substantially aligned.