element that extends toward the user u201c distal u201d or u201c distally u201d refers to that portion of the instrument component or element that extends away from the user in accordance with various aspects of the present invention a surgical clip applier system is provided with a cartridge carrying multiple surgical clips jaws and a handle assembly in one aspect a new cartridge may offer a new set of jaws with a new set of clips in one aspect the jaws cartridge and handle assembly are separately connectable allowing one set of jaws and handle assembly to be used in a single procedure with multiple cartridges in one aspect the cartridge can be reloaded with additional clips without replacing the entire cartridge referring to fig1 3 a clip applier 3 is shown according to various aspects of the present invention the dip applier has a cartridge 5 and a handle assembly 7 the cartridge 5 is coupled to the handle assembly 7 in a snap type fit relation in which a post extending from the cartridge snaps or latches into an opening or aperture disposed in the handle assembly the handle assembly resembles a scissors configuration having a pair of intersecting handles 8 crossing at a pivot point with finger loops 6 at one end of each handle and end effectors 4 at the other end of each handle the cartridge 5 is coupled.