#$%^&*AU2014201340A120141002.pdf#####PORT SITE CLOSURE ABSTRACT A closure device (100) for port site closure is provided. The closure device (100) includes an end effector (110) having a top surface (112) and a bottom surface (114). A stem (200) extends upwardly from a midsection (116) of the top surface (112) of the end effector (110). The stem (200) has a free end (220), a distal end (224), and a middle portion (226) therebetween. An attachment member extends from the distal end (224) of the stem (200) and is fixedly attached to the top surface (112) of the end effector (110). The attachment member has a width smaller than a width of the distal end (224). At least one notch (252) is defined by a gap between the distal end (224) of the stem (200) and the top surface (112) of the end effector (110).1/4 220 2000 228- -228a -230 -1]32 12 250 -1 FIG.I210 / 54 25241 FI.4/4 300 200 1OO FIG. 2 0 6OO 110 FIG.8
