wherein the average width of the bridging portion of each elongated connector is less than the average width of the attached portion. 29) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein the bridging portions are substantially free of adhesive. 30) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein the first and second adhesive- backed anchoring members are perforated in a direction generally perpendicular to their respective wound edges thereby facilitating removal of a portion of the device thereby reducing the size of the device or creating multiple devices. 31) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein the device contains embedded infection indicators useful for detecting the development of infection. 32) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein the device is adapted for transdermal drug delivery. 33) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein the device comprises an elastic tension indicator element. 34) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein the one or more discontinuities comprise one or more punches. 35) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein the first elongated component and the second elongated component, or elements thereof, are die cut from sheet stock. 36) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein the first and second elongated components are interlaced. 37) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein the first and second elongated components are mated in a keyhole arrangement. 38) The two-component medical device of Claim 28 wherein the width of the attached portions is constant. 39) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein at least the first and second adhesive-backed anchoring members are produced from colored or opaque stock. 40) The two component medical device of Claim 1 wherein the discontinuities increase breathability of the material. 41) The two-component device of Claim 1 wherein the discontinuities facilitate transfer of sweat from the skin beneath the first and second adhesive-backed anchoring members when in use. 42) The two-component device of Claim 1 wherein the discontinuities results in elastic-like properties. 43) The two-component device of Claim 1 wherein the discontinuities are invisible to a user.