A wound closure apparatus can be a self-contained device for delivery and deployment of a wound plug. The apparatus can include a post having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the post includes a coupling attachment. The apparatus can include a rod having a first end, a second end and a rod cavity that extends from the first end of the rod to the second end of the rod. The apparatus can also include a wound plug, having a first end, a second end, and a breakaway connection located between the first end and second end of the wound plug. In in an assembled configuration, the post can extend through the rod cavity and be detachably coupled to the breakaway connection such that the first end of the wound plug is positioned adjacent the second end of the rod.
