A wound closure device for promoting hemostasis includes a polyhedral body comprising a proximal body end portion and a distal body end portion, including a suture channel horizontally extending through the proximal and distal body end portions, the suture channel containing proximal and distal suture channel openings. An actuator system includes a suture engagement member configured to selectively facilitate axial movement or release of one or more sutures through the channel in an open configuration, and to facilitate securement of suture(s) in the channel in a locked configuration. The proximal body end portion includes a face configured to contact a body surface, anchoring the body to the body surface when suture(s) are secured under tension by the engagement member in the locked position. Once the sutures are secured, the device lends itself to hands-free anchoring until hemostasis is achieved. The device and sutures may then be removed that same day, shortly thereafter.
