A device including a tissue manipulator, a conductive coating and at least one connector area. For example, the tissue manipulator may be scissors, clip appliers or clips, staplers and staple or a vessel sealing device. The conductive coating may be applied to the clip, staple or jaws of the scissors or sealing device. Electrical energy can be supplied through areas of contact (connector areas)—such as between an anvil and a pusher of the stapler and the conductive coating on the staple. The conductive coating can be energized along with mechanical application of the manipulator to transform and facilitate attachment of tissue layers.
