A staple is disclosed. The staple includes a crown extending substantially along an axis between a first end and a second end, a first leg extending from the first end of the crown, the first leg ending in a point, and a second leg extending from the second end of the crown, the second leg ending in a point. The first leg and the second leg are deformably moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the first leg and the second leg are positioned substantially parallel with the crown. In the second configuration the first leg and the second leg positioned are substantially perpendicular to the crown. The staple also includes a pad disposed on at least a portion of the crown.
