An electrical card connector has a housing and a spring switch. A system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a polishing support configured to carry a microfeature workpiece polishing pad, and a conditioner positioned at least proximate to the support to condition a polishing pad carried by the support. The use thermogenic energy provides short-term hemostasis and sealing, and reduces or prevents staple line and cut line bleeding, while the stapling features provide short and long-term tissue strength and hemostasis.