A surgical instrument end effector apparatus that includes a pair of jaws, a first pivot for supporting one of the jaws, a link member connected to one of the jaws, and a second pivot for supporting the link member. The link member has a first unlocked position in which one jaw member is opened relative to the other jaw member, and a second locked position in which one jaw member is locked closed relative to the other jaw member.

 
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