e) means for attaching the one or more second elongated connectors to the first adhesive- backed anchoring member thereby forming an attached portion and a bridging portion for each attached second elongated connector. 6) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein first and second adhesive- backed anchoring members are produced from transparent stock. 7) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein first and second adhesive- backed anchoring members are produced from inelastic stock, or from elastic stock reinforced with an inelastic structural material. 8) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein first and second adhesive- backed anchoring members are produced from a vapor-permeable stock. 9) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein the pulling elements and/or anchoring members are coded to enable user distinction. 10) The two-component medical device of Claim 9 wherein the coding comprises an observable geometric distinction. 11) The two-component medical device of Claim 9 wherein the coding comprises printed indicia. 12) The two-component medical device of Claim 9 wherein the coding comprises distinguishing colors. 13) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein pulling elements are removable following application of the device. 14) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein pulling elements are reinforced with a pull bar. 15) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein the means for attaching the one or more first and second elongated connectors to the second and first adhesive-backed anchoring member during closure comprises adhesive. 2) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein the one or more discontinuities comprise one or more slices. 3) The two-component medical device of Claim 2 wherein the slices are perpendicular to the wound edge. 4) The two-component medical device of Claim 3 wherein the slices perpendicular to the wound edge are in a portion of the first or second adhesive-backed anchoring members that are not covered by elongated connectors when the device is applied. 5) The two-component medical device of Claim 1 wherein the one or more discontinuities comprise one or more perforations.