the adhesive-backed anchoring members is also applied to the wound edge portion. When attached to the skin this eversion edge tends to lift the edges of the skin at the point of closure contact, thereby promoting wound or incision healing. To minimize confusion for new users of the device of the present disclosure, the pulling elements and anchoring members may be coded to enable user distinction. Thus, for example, the coding may comprise an observable geometric distinction between the shape of the pulling elements and the shape of the adhesive-backed anchoring members. In another embodiment, such coding may comprise printed indicia to enable user distinction between the components. Colors may also be used to provide this distinguishing function. In instances of the present disclosure, both the first and second elongated components of the two-component device of the present disclosure comprise one or more first elongated connectors attached to a single first pulling element. In other instances, one of the first or the second elongated components, but not both, comprise one or more lateral translation elements. In these embodiments, one of the first or the second elongated components comprises one or more lateral translation elements, and the other elongated component comprises a plurality of lateral translation elements, each comprising one or more elongated connectors attached to a single pulling element. Each lateral translation element is selected from the group consisting of: a) a single elongated connector and a single pulling element; and b) a plurality of elongated connectors and a single pulling element. The adhesive-backed surfaces of the device of the present disclosure are protected (e.g., from contamination and oxidation) by the application of release liners during the manufacturing process. In some instances, multiple release liners, or release liner systems may be used to protect a single, uninterrupted, adhesive-backed surface. Consider, for example, the anchoring members of the disclosed device. In order to precisely attach the wound edge of an anchoring member adjacent a laceration or incision to be closed, it is preferable to hold the anchoring member with one hand leaving the other hand free to manipulate the laceration or incision area. Thus, a plurality of release liners on each anchoring member is preferred. In • Release Liners • Lateral Translation Element • Coding