ACTIVATED SURGICAL FASTENERS, DEVICES THEREFOR AND USES THEREOF

摘要

Provided herein is an activated surgical fastener (60) to effect a weld between the substrates (69a, 69b) in an individual. The surgical fastener (60) comprises a means for attaching the substrates and a fusion composition which welds the substrates upon the application of energy thereto. Also provided is a surgical device comprising the surgical fastener (60), an applicator, a means of delivering energy to the fastener and a means to control the welding process. Additionally, methods of surgically fastening at least two substrates are provided.