Methods and Devices for Utilizing Bondable Materials

A method of utilizing a bondable material to position a fastening implant in a body, said method comprising the steps of:

• engaging an end effector and at least a trailing end of the fastening implant;
• passing at least a portion of the end effector and the fastening implant into the body;
• positioning at least a leading end of the fastening implant adjacent the bondable material;
• applying vibratory energy to at least the trailing end, thereby transmitting vibratory energy to the leading end to heat at least a portion of the bondable material in contact with the leading end and embed at least a portion of the leading end into the bondable material;
• disengaging the end effector from the trailing end, and enclosing the fastening implant in the body.