A tissue-stapling device for repairing tissue is provided. The device has
two guiding elements movable with respect to each other. Self-deployable
wings are located on the outside of the inner guiding element, which are
used for stabilizing tissue parts with respect to the device. A
self-deployable clip with two or more edges can be advanced through the
inner guiding element and is capable of penetrating the tissue parts. The
self-deployable clip is sized so that it can be positioned against the
tissue parts. The device further includes a clip penetrating mechanism
that is capable of moving through the inner guiding element and is
capable of penetrating the clip through the tissue parts and therewith
securing the tissue parts clipped or stapled together.