A closure device (100) for port site closure is provided. The closure device includes an end effector (110) having a top surface and a bottom surface. A stem (200) extends upwardly from a midsection of the top surface of the end effector. The stem has a free end, a distal end, and a middle portion therebetween. An attachment member (250) extends from the distal end of the stem and is fixedly attached to the top surface of the end effector. The attachment member has a width smaller than a width of the distal end. At least one notch (252) is defined by a gap between the distal end of the stem and the top surface of the end effector.
