Surgical apparatus with conductor strain relief

A surgical apparatus (10) comprising: a body portion (102, 402) having a proximal end and a distal end and including a connection assembly (190) supported on the proximal end; a tool assembly (104, 404) supported at a distal end of the body portion and is pivotable with respect to the body portion, the tool assembly including an identification assembly (200); and an electrical conductor extending from the connection assembly to the identification assembly, the electrical conductor including a strain relief portion to accommodate articulation of the tool assembly with respect to the body portion; wherein the strain relief portion includes a plurality of coils ("c").