Provided is a two-piece anastomosis fastener that can be used to join two
tissue sections together in accordance with Natural Orifice
Transendoscopic Surgery (NOTES). The fastener may be releasably attached
to a fastener applying instrument for delivery in accordance with such
procedures. The fastener includes a first member and a second member,
where the clamp members are operably configured to fasten together to
clamp and hold tissue, such as gastric tissue, in juxtaposition to
establish an anastomosis. The first clamp member and the second clamp
member are coupled with an adhesive.