In embodiments of the two-component medical device disclosed, pulling elements are removable following application of the device. In instances of the two-component medical device disclosed, the pulling elements are reinforced with a pull bar. In embodiments of the two-component medical device disclosed, 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. In instances of the two-component medical device disclosed, the adhesive is provided on the lower surfaces of the first and second elongated connectors. In embodiments of the two-component medical device disclosed, the release liners are optionally coded to indicate sequence of removal. In instances of the two-component medical device disclosed, the coding comprises printed indicia enabling user distinction between the first and second release liner. In embodiments of the two-component medical device disclosed, the coding comprises distinguishing colors between the first release liner and the second release liner. In embodiments of the two-component medical device disclosed, the first and second adhesive-backed anchoring members are provided with one or more alignment indicators. In instances of the two-component medical device disclosed, the first and second adhesive- backed anchoring members are provided with a wound edge bar. In embodiments of the two- component medical device disclosed, the edges of the first and second adhesive-backed anchoring members adjacent the wound or incision are curved or angled to evert the skin edges. In embodiments of the two-component medical device disclosed, a portion of the first and second elongated connectors is cut away to increase unobstructed surface area above the wound or incision thereby facilitating drainage of exudates and application of medication. In embodiments of the two-component medical device disclosed, the elongated connectors are sufficiently spaced-apart to facilitate lateral adjustment of the first elongated component relative to the second elongated component. In embodiments of the two-component medical device disclosed, the first and second adhesive-backed anchoring members are produced from an elastic polymeric material not reinforced with an inelastic structural material. In embodiments of the two-component medical device disclosed, the first and second adhesive-backed anchoring members are made from inelastic material that is altered by mechanical manipulation thereby providing the altered first and second anchoring members with elastic properties. In embodiments of the two-component medical device disclosed, the first and second elongated connectors are strap-like such that the width of each is greater than the thickness of each. In instances of the two-component medical device disclosed, the attachment